National parks near Tazewell County, Illinois
The closest national park to Tazewell County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 142 mi (228 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Tazewell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 146 mi (235 km) | 3 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 419 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 463 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 520 mi (836 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tazewell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tazewell County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 142 mi (228 km) away and roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tazewell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.