Directions

A paved road intersects a gravel entrance road that turns right. It leads to an open-sided pavilion and parking lot.
An information kiosk and parking lot are immediately on the left after turning onto 306 Lane.

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New Philadelphia National Historic Site is in rural western Illinois. It lies between the Mississippi and Illinois rivers near Interstate 72. You can access the site by turning onto 306th Lane from County Highway 2.

The small city of Barry lies two miles west and has the nearest food, gas, and services. Hannibal, Missouri, is 27 miles west. Springfield, Illinois, is 76 miles east. St. Louis lies about 115 miles south.

No regularly scheduled public transportation options are available to access the site.

Driving is the easiest way to visit. Parking is available at the information kiosk. There is no parking or turnarounds for RVs, busses, or trailers.

Prefer navigating by map? Visit the maps page!

Directions by Car

For GPS navigation devices, use this address: 29766 306 Lane, Barry, Illinois 62312.

Directions from Springfield, Illinois (84 miles, 1 hour and 15 minutes)

  • Go west on Interstate 72, towards Hannibal, Missouri.
  • Take Exit 20 for Barry.
  • Turn left onto County Highway 4/Rodgers Street. Continue for 0.4 miles.
  • Then turn left onto Illinois 106 East and continue for 1.6 miles.
  • Turn left onto County Highway 2. Continue for 2.7 miles.
  • The site entrance and kiosk will be on the right.

Directions from Hannibal, Missouri (27 miles, 26 minutes)

  • Go east on Interstate 72, towards Springfield, Illionois.
  • Take Exit 20 for Barry.
  • Turn right onto County Highway 4/Rodgers Street. Continue for 0.2 miles.
  • Then turn left onto Illinois 106 East and continue for 1.6 miles.
  • Turn left onto County Highway 2. Continue for 2.7 miles.
  • The site entrance and kiosk will be on the right.

Directions from New Philadelphia to Interstate 72 (East and Westbound)

  • From the site entrance, turn left onto County Highway 2.
  • Continue for 2.7 miles.
  • Turn right onto Illinois 106 West and continue for 1.6 miles.
  • Then turn right onto County Highway 4/Rodgers Street.
  • Continue to the Interstate 72 entrance ramps.

 
Four interpretive panels mounted under a covered, kiosk overlooking a prairie landscape.
Visiting New Philadelphia

Planning to visit? Start here! Check out helpful information to plan your visit and know what to expect at this new national park.

A historic map shows New Philadelphia at the corner of two roads. Town lots are organized in a grid.
Maps

Prefer navigating by map? View a map to see where New Philadelphia is located.

A mowed path through prairie. There are numbered signs along the trail for a tour.
Things To Do

Find out what you can do on a visit to New Philadelphia.

Last updated: July 3, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

New Philadelphia National Historic Site
413 S. 8th Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Phone:

(573) 880-3120

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