National parks near Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Freeport — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Stephenson County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 139 mi (224 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Stephenson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 256 mi (412 km) | 6 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 366 mi (588 km) | 9 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 404 mi (650 km) | 10 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Stephenson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Stephenson County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 139 mi (224 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Stephenson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.