National parks near Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Albia — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Monroe County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 217 mi (349 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 532 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 586 mi (942 km) | 14 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 217 mi (349 km) away and roughly 5 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.