National parks near Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Springfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Sangamon County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 85.2 mi (137 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Sangamon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 85.2 mi (137 km) | 2 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 185 mi (298 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 262 mi (422 km) | 6 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 402 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 409 mi (658 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 440 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 475 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 555 mi (894 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 577 mi (929 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sangamon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sangamon County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 85.2 mi (137 km) away and roughly 2 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sangamon County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.