National parks near Mason County, Illinois
The closest national park to Mason County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 117 mi (188 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mason County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 435 mi (701 km) | 10 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 473 mi (761 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 543 mi (874 km) | 13 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mason County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mason County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 117 mi (188 km) away and roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mason County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.