National parks near Menard County, Illinois
Menard County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Petersburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Menard County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 96.8 mi (156 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Menard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 96.8 mi (156 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 182 mi (292 km) | 4 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 278 mi (447 km) | 7 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 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 | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 564 mi (907 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Menard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Menard County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 96.8 mi (156 km) away and roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Menard County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.