National parks near Christian County, Illinois
The closest national park to Christian County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 79.2 mi (127 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Christian County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 79.2 mi (127 km) | 2 hr 19 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 451 mi (725 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Christian County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Christian County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 79.2 mi (127 km) away and roughly 2 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Christian County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.