National parks near Marion County, Illinois
The closest national park to Marion County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 59.9 mi (96.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes 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 Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 59.9 mi (96.4 km) | 1 hr 52 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 188 mi (302 km) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 418 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 435 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 568 mi (914 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 59.9 mi (96.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 52 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.