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.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.