National parks near Washington County, Iowa
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Washington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, Iowa is Gateway Arch National Park — about 206 mi (332 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 20 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 476 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 206 mi (332 km) away and roughly 5 hr 20 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.