National parks near Union County, Indiana
The closest national park to Union County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 179 mi (288 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 205 mi (329 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 210 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 234 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 9 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 417 mi (672 km) | 10 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 179 mi (288 km) away and roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.