National parks near Williamson County, Illinois
The closest national park to Williamson County, Illinois is Gateway Arch National Park — about 87.4 mi (141 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Gateway Arch.
National parks near Williamson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 87.4 mi (141 km) | 2 hr 31 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 8 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 580 mi (934 km) | 14 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Williamson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Williamson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 87.4 mi (141 km) away and roughly 2 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Williamson County in a day?
Gateway Arch National Park — all within about three hours' drive.