National parks near Lee County, Iowa
The closest national park to Lee County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 145 mi (233 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 53 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lee County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 235 mi (378 km) | 6 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 424 mi (683 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 543 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 574 mi (924 km) | 14 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lee County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lee County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 145 mi (233 km) away and roughly 3 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lee County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.