National parks near Woodford County, Illinois
The closest national park to Woodford County, Illinois is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 127 mi (205 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Best time to visit Indiana Dunes National Park. Getting to Indiana Dunes National Park. Camping at Indiana Dunes National Park. Timed entry and tours at Indiana Dunes National Park.
National parks near Woodford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 359 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 473 mi (761 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 493 mi (793 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 507 mi (816 km) | 12 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Woodford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Woodford County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 127 mi (205 km) away and roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Woodford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.