National parks near Monroe County, Illinois
Monroe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Waterloo — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Monroe County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away, or roughly 40 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 16.3 mi (26.2 km) | 40 min | Right on your doorstep |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 238 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 278 mi (448 km) | 7 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 474 mi (763 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 613 mi (987 km) | 14 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 640 mi (1030 km) | 15 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away and roughly 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.