National parks near Johnson County, Iowa
Johnson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Iowa City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnson County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 223 mi (359 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 223 mi (359 km) away and roughly 5 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.