National parks near Montgomery County, Illinois
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 52.3 mi (84.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 52.3 mi (84.1 km) | 1 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 213 mi (342 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 411 mi (662 km) | 10 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 415 mi (668 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 444 mi (715 km) | 10 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 603 mi (971 km) | 14 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 52.3 mi (84.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.