National parks near DeKalb County, Illinois
The closest national park to DeKalb County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 86.2 mi (139 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.
National parks near DeKalb County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 86.2 mi (139 km) | 2 hr 29 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 241 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 355 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 373 mi (601 km) | 9 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 459 mi (738 km) | 11 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in DeKalb County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to DeKalb County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 86.2 mi (139 km) away and roughly 2 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from DeKalb County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.