National parks near Macoupin County, Illinois
The closest national park to Macoupin County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 43.4 mi (69.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Macoupin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 43.4 mi (69.8 km) | 1 hr 27 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 223 mi (358 km) | 5 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 425 mi (684 km) | 10 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 429 mi (691 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Macoupin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Macoupin County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 43.4 mi (69.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Macoupin County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.