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 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.