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 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.