National parks near Peoria County, Illinois
The closest national park to Peoria County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 145 mi (234 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 53 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Peoria County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 145 mi (234 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 482 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 509 mi (820 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Peoria County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Peoria County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 145 mi (234 km) away and roughly 3 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Peoria County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.