National parks near Louisa County, Iowa
The closest national park to Louisa County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 189 mi (305 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Louisa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 218 mi (351 km) | 5 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 393 mi (632 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 505 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 509 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 552 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 558 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Louisa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Louisa County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 189 mi (305 km) away and roughly 4 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Louisa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.