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.
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.