National parks near Gallatin County, Illinois
The closest national park to Gallatin County, Illinois is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 120 mi (193 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gallatin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 120 mi (193 km) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 125 mi (201 km) | 3 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 388 mi (625 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 420 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 430 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 537 mi (865 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gallatin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gallatin County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 120 mi (193 km) away and roughly 3 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gallatin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.