National parks near Saline County, Illinois
The closest national park to Saline County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 108 mi (174 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Saline County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 108 mi (174 km) | 3 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 138 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 406 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 431 mi (694 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Saline County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Saline County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 108 mi (174 km) away and roughly 3 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Saline County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.