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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

Parks ranked by distance from Woodford County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Indiana Dunes National Park127 mi (205 km)3 hr 28 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park157 mi (253 km)4 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
Mammoth Cave National Park300 mi (483 km)7 hr 34 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park359 mi (577 km)8 hr 56 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park403 mi (648 km)9 hr 59 minWorth a longer road trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park473 mi (761 km)11 hr 38 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park475 mi (764 km)11 hr 41 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park480 mi (772 km)11 hr 48 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park493 mi (793 km)12 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Isle Royale National Park507 mi (816 km)12 hr 27 minWorth 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.