National parks near Vermilion County, Illinois
The closest national park to Vermilion County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 107 mi (172 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Vermilion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 172 mi (276 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 380 mi (611 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 385 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 489 mi (787 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 504 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Vermilion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Vermilion County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 107 mi (172 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Vermilion County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.