National parks near Elmore County, Alabama
Elmore County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tallassee — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Elmore County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 263 mi (423 km) away, or roughly 6 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 Elmore County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 263 mi (423 km) | 6 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 323 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 416 mi (669 km) | 10 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 476 mi (766 km) | 11 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 592 mi (953 km) | 14 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 603 mi (970 km) | 14 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 607 mi (977 km) | 14 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Elmore County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Elmore County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 263 mi (423 km) away and roughly 6 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Elmore County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.