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 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.