National parks near Taylor County, Iowa
The closest national park to Taylor County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 280 mi (451 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 5 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
Hot Springs National Park
Badlands National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Taylor County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 397 mi (639 km) | 9 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 492 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 521 mi (838 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 541 mi (870 km) | 13 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 580 mi (933 km) | 14 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Taylor County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Taylor County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 280 mi (451 km) away and roughly 7 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Taylor County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.