National parks near Champaign County, Ohio
The closest national park to Champaign County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 139 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Champaign County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 139 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 17 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 312 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 351 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Champaign County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Champaign County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 139 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Champaign County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.