National parks near Scott County, Illinois
The closest national park to Scott County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 71.3 mi (115 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Scott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 71.3 mi (115 km) | 2 hr 8 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 225 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 445 mi (717 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 593 mi (954 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 593 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Scott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Scott County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 71.3 mi (115 km) away and roughly 2 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Scott County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.