National parks near Jo Daviess County, Illinois
The closest national park to Jo Daviess County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 174 mi (280 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 34 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jo Daviess County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 438 mi (704 km) | 10 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jo Daviess County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jo Daviess County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 174 mi (280 km) away and roughly 4 hr 34 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jo Daviess County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.