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 Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.