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 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.