National parks near Edwards County, Illinois
Edwards County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Albion — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Edwards County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 116 mi (187 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Edwards County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 135 mi (217 km) | 3 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 379 mi (610 km) | 9 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 383 mi (617 km) | 9 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 385 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 515 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Edwards County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Edwards County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 116 mi (187 km) away and roughly 3 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Edwards County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.