National parks near Greene County, Illinois
The closest national park to Greene County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 54.3 mi (87.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 44 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Greene County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 54.3 mi (87.4 km) | 1 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 482 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 602 mi (968 km) | 14 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 608 mi (979 km) | 14 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Greene County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Greene County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 54.3 mi (87.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Greene County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.