National parks near Henderson County, Illinois
Henderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Oquawka — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Henderson County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 165 mi (265 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Henderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 165 mi (265 km) | 4 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 367 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 556 mi (895 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henderson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 165 mi (265 km) away and roughly 4 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henderson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.