National parks near Kane County, Illinois
The closest national park to Kane County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 65.8 mi (106 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Kane County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 65.8 mi (106 km) | 2 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 247 mi (397 km) | 6 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 353 mi (568 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 407 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 471 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kane County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kane County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 65.8 mi (106 km) away and roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kane County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.