National parks near Madison County, Alabama
The closest national park to Madison County, Alabama is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 172 mi (277 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 31 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 172 mi (277 km) | 4 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 183 mi (295 km) | 4 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 333 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 366 mi (590 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 527 mi (848 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 528 mi (849 km) | 12 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 547 mi (880 km) | 13 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 172 mi (277 km) away and roughly 4 hr 31 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.