National parks near Perry County, Illinois
The closest national park to Perry County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 61.9 mi (99.6 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Perry County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 61.9 mi (99.6 km) | 1 hr 55 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 275 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 321 mi (516 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 447 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 560 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 595 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Perry County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Perry County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 61.9 mi (99.6 km) away and roughly 1 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Perry County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.