National parks near Jasper County, Illinois
Jasper County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Newton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jasper County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 112 mi (180 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jasper County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 112 mi (180 km) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 192 mi (308 km) | 4 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 529 mi (852 km) | 12 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 546 mi (878 km) | 13 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jasper County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jasper County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 112 mi (180 km) away and roughly 3 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jasper County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.