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 Park.
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Best time to visit Gateway Arch National Park. Getting to Gateway Arch National Park.
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.