National parks near Knox County, Illinois
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Galesburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 160 mi (258 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 160 mi (258 km) | 4 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 345 mi (556 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 532 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 160 mi (258 km) away and roughly 4 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.