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 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.