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.
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.