National parks near LaSalle County, Illinois
The closest national park to LaSalle County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 96.8 mi (156 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 45 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
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee 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 LaSalle County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 96.8 mi (156 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 333 mi (536 km) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 382 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 455 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 500 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in LaSalle County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to LaSalle County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 96.8 mi (156 km) away and roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from LaSalle County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.