National parks near Randolph County, Illinois
The closest national park to Randolph County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 45.4 mi (73 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 30 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
Point Pelee National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Randolph County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 45.4 mi (73 km) | 1 hr 30 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 211 mi (340 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 302 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 384 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 584 mi (940 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Randolph County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Randolph County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 45.4 mi (73 km) away and roughly 1 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Randolph County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.