National parks near Madison County, Iowa
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Winterset — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 279 mi (448 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 3 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 279 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 496 mi (799 km) | 12 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 504 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 595 mi (958 km) | 14 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 279 mi (448 km) away and roughly 7 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.