National parks near Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mount Vernon — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 72.6 mi (117 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 72.6 mi (117 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 348 mi (560 km) | 8 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 550 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 72.6 mi (117 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.