National parks near Madison County, Illinois
The closest national park to Madison County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 14.6 mi (23.5 km) away, or roughly 37 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 14.6 mi (23.5 km) | 37 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 251 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 453 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 619 mi (997 km) | 15 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 14.6 mi (23.5 km) away and roughly 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.