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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

Parks ranked by distance from Louisa County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Gateway Arch National Park189 mi (305 km)4 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Indiana Dunes National Park218 mi (351 km)5 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park393 mi (632 km)9 hr 45 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park455 mi (732 km)11 hr 13 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park474 mi (762 km)11 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park493 mi (794 km)12 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park505 mi (812 km)12 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip
Voyageurs National Park509 mi (818 km)12 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park552 mi (889 km)13 hr 31 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park558 mi (899 km)13 hr 40 minWorth 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.