National parks near Macon County, Illinois
Macon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Decatur — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Macon County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 107 mi (172 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Macon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 158 mi (254 km) | 4 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 367 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 415 mi (668 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 571 mi (919 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Macon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Macon County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 107 mi (172 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Macon County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.