National parks near Clay County, Illinois
Clay County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Flora — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Clay County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 91.4 mi (147 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Clay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 91.4 mi (147 km) | 2 hr 37 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 166 mi (268 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 217 mi (349 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 387 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 547 mi (880 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Clay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Clay County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 91.4 mi (147 km) away and roughly 2 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Clay County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.