National parks near Montgomery County, Iowa
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 300 mi (484 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 34 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 300 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 471 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 300 mi (484 km) away and roughly 7 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.