National parks near Richland County, Illinois
Richland County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Olney — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Richland County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 113 mi (182 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Richland County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 113 mi (182 km) | 3 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 152 mi (244 km) | 4 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 208 mi (334 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 369 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 382 mi (615 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 387 mi (623 km) | 9 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 525 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 531 mi (855 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Richland County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Richland County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 113 mi (182 km) away and roughly 3 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Richland County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.