National parks near Macon County, Alabama
Macon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tuskegee — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Macon County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 252 mi (405 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 25 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Macon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 448 mi (721 km) | 11 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 469 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 497 mi (800 km) | 12 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 569 mi (916 km) | 13 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Macon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Macon County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 252 mi (405 km) away and roughly 6 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Macon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.