National parks near McHenry County, Illinois
The closest national park to McHenry County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 77 mi (124 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 16 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes.
National parks near McHenry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 77 mi (124 km) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 269 mi (433 km) | 6 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 393 mi (633 km) | 9 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 461 mi (742 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McHenry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McHenry County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 77 mi (124 km) away and roughly 2 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McHenry County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.