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 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.