National parks near Franklin County, Illinois
The closest national park to Franklin County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 80.1 mi (129 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 21 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 80.1 mi (129 km) | 2 hr 21 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 274 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 328 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 341 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 430 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 80.1 mi (129 km) away and roughly 2 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.