National parks near Union County, Iowa
Union County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Creston — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Union County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 279 mi (448 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 3 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 279 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 457 mi (736 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 519 mi (836 km) | 12 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 279 mi (448 km) away and roughly 7 hr 3 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.