National parks near Jones County, Iowa
The closest national park to Jones County, Iowa is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 217 mi (349 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jones County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 251 mi (404 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jones County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jones County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 217 mi (349 km) away and roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jones County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.