National parks near Wayne County, Illinois
Wayne County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fairfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Wayne County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 97.9 mi (157 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Wayne County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 97.9 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 236 mi (380 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 371 mi (597 km) | 9 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 397 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 398 mi (640 km) | 9 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 530 mi (854 km) | 13 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 544 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wayne County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wayne County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 97.9 mi (157 km) away and roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wayne County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.