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.
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.