National parks near Marion County, Iowa
The closest national park to Marion County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 242 mi (390 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 242 mi (390 km) | 6 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 473 mi (761 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 515 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 553 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 242 mi (390 km) away and roughly 6 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.