National parks near Ford County, Illinois
The closest national park to Ford County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 101 mi (162 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.
National parks near Ford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 101 mi (162 km) | 2 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 164 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 253 mi (407 km) | 6 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 416 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 420 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 519 mi (835 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ford County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 101 mi (162 km) away and roughly 2 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ford County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.