National Parks Near Springfield, Illinois

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 75 national parks near Springfield. The closest park is just 1.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

75
Parks Within Range
5
Within 100 Miles
1.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Springfield

⭐ Closest
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
1.1 mi (~1 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
1.5 mi (~2 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
69.9 mi (~1 hr 24 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Barry, Illinois
National Historic Site
Gateway Arch National Park
84.9 mi (~1 hr 42 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

St. Louis, Missouri
National Park
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
92.9 mi (~1 hr 51 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

St. Louis, Missouri
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Springfield

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
126.3 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri
National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
136.4 mi (~2 hr 44 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
157.9 mi (~3 hr 9 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

West Branch, Iowa
National Historic Site
Pullman National Historical Park
170 mi (~3 hr 24 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
183.1 mi (~3 hr 40 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Indiana Dunes National Park
185.3 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Springfield

Ozark National Scenic Riverways
202.2 mi (~4 hr 3 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Effigy Mounds National Monument
241.6 mi (~4 hr 50 min)

Effigy Mounds National Monument

Iowa
National Monument
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
246 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
257.6 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

Alabama
National Historic Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
260.9 mi (~5 hr 13 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Kentucky
National Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
262.7 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
266.6 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
275.2 mi (~5 hr 30 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Missouri
National Battlefield
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
278.1 mi (~5 hr 34 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
290.8 mi (~5 hr 49 min)

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Wisconsin
National Scenic Trail
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
294.4 mi (~5 hr 53 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Ohio
National Historical Park

Planning Your Visit from Springfield

Springfield is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 5 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Lincoln Home National Historic Site is your closest option at just 1.1 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Springfield

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