National parks near Benton County, Indiana
The closest national park to Benton County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 75.1 mi (121 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Indiana Dunes National Park.
Indiana Dunes National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
New River Gorge 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 Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 75.1 mi (121 km) | 2 hr 14 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 206 mi (331 km) | 5 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 241 mi (387 km) | 6 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 371 mi (598 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 471 mi (758 km) | 11 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 75.1 mi (121 km) away and roughly 2 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
Indiana Dunes National Park — all within about three hours' drive.