National parks near Pulaski County, Illinois
The closest national park to Pulaski County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 120 mi (193 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 17 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Pulaski County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 120 mi (193 km) | 3 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 281 mi (452 km) | 7 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 328 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 498 mi (802 km) | 12 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Pulaski County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pulaski County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 120 mi (193 km) away and roughly 3 hr 17 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Pulaski County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.