National parks near Wapello County, Iowa
Wapello County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ottumwa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Wapello County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 204 mi (329 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Wapello County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 204 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 451 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 516 mi (831 km) | 12 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 566 mi (910 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 591 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wapello County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wapello County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 204 mi (329 km) away and roughly 5 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wapello County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.