National parks near Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Keosauqua — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Van Buren County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 174 mi (280 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 34 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Van Buren County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Van Buren County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Van Buren County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 174 mi (280 km) away and roughly 4 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Van Buren County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.