National parks near Tama County, Iowa
The closest national park to Tama County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 267 mi (430 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 46 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
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Tama County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 479 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 513 mi (825 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 522 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 565 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tama County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tama County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 267 mi (430 km) away and roughly 6 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tama County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.