National parks near White County, Illinois
White County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Carmi — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to White County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 115 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near White County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 115 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 368 mi (593 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 384 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 509 mi (819 km) | 12 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in White County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to White County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 115 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from White County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.