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.
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.