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 Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
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.