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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Voyageurs National Park
Badlands National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.