National parks near Iron County, Missouri
Iron County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ironton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Iron County, Missouri is Gateway Arch National Park — about 74.7 mi (120 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Iron County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 74.7 mi (120 km) | 2 hr 13 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 252 mi (406 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 337 mi (542 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 612 mi (985 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 670 mi (1079 km) | 16 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Iron County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Iron County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 74.7 mi (120 km) away and roughly 2 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Iron County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.