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.
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.