National parks near Marshall County, Illinois
The closest national park to Marshall County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 123 mi (197 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Marshall County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 123 mi (197 km) | 3 hr 21 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 174 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 404 mi (651 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 483 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marshall County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marshall County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 123 mi (197 km) away and roughly 3 hr 21 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marshall County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.