National parks near Rock Island County, Illinois
The closest national park to Rock Island County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 177 mi (285 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Rock Island County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 200 mi (322 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 518 mi (834 km) | 12 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rock Island County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rock Island County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 177 mi (285 km) away and roughly 4 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rock Island County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.