National parks near Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Chariton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lucas County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 234 mi (377 km) away, or roughly 6 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lucas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 325 mi (524 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 518 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 542 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 562 mi (904 km) | 13 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lucas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lucas County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 234 mi (377 km) away and roughly 6 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lucas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.