National parks near Story County, Iowa
Story County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ames — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Story County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 297 mi (478 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 29 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Story County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 511 mi (823 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 570 mi (918 km) | 13 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Story County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Story County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 297 mi (478 km) away and roughly 7 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Story County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.