National parks near Clark County, Illinois
The closest national park to Clark County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 136 mi (219 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Clark County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 136 mi (219 km) | 3 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 163 mi (262 km) | 4 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 37 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clark County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clark County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 136 mi (219 km) away and roughly 3 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clark County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.