National parks near Lawrence County, Illinois
The closest national park to Lawrence County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 131 mi (211 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Lawrence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 131 mi (211 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 356 mi (572 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 364 mi (586 km) | 9 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 372 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lawrence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lawrence County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 131 mi (211 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lawrence County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.