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.
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.