National parks near Mercer County, Illinois
Mercer County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Aledo — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Mercer County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 181 mi (291 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 181 mi (291 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 192 mi (309 km) | 5 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 428 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 542 mi (873 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 181 mi (291 km) away and roughly 4 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.