National parks near Coles County, Illinois
The closest national park to Coles County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 119 mi (191 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Coles County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 119 mi (191 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 161 mi (259 km) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 198 mi (318 km) | 5 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 374 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 433 mi (697 km) | 10 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 522 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Coles County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Coles County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 119 mi (191 km) away and roughly 3 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Coles County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.