National parks near Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Grinnell — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Poweshiek County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 251 mi (405 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 24 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Poweshiek County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 251 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 468 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 559 mi (900 km) | 13 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 564 mi (907 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Poweshiek County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Poweshiek County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 251 mi (405 km) away and roughly 6 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Poweshiek County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.