National parks near Union County, Illinois
The closest national park to Union County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 94.1 mi (152 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch National Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 94.1 mi (152 km) | 2 hr 41 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 174 mi (281 km) | 4 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 487 mi (783 km) | 11 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 540 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 598 mi (962 km) | 14 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 94.1 mi (152 km) away and roughly 2 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.