National parks near Cumberland County, Illinois
The closest national park to Cumberland County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 111 mi (179 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 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 Cumberland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 111 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 175 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 187 mi (301 km) | 4 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 363 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Cumberland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Cumberland County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 111 mi (179 km) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Cumberland County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.