National parks near Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Canton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Fulton County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 132 mi (213 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Fulton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 132 mi (213 km) | 3 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 315 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 404 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 446 mi (718 km) | 11 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 491 mi (791 km) | 12 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 510 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 528 mi (850 km) | 12 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fulton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fulton County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 132 mi (213 km) away and roughly 3 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fulton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.