National parks near Montgomery County, Alabama
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 274 mi (441 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 417 mi (671 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 492 mi (792 km) | 12 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 573 mi (922 km) | 14 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 584 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 596 mi (960 km) | 14 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 274 mi (441 km) away and roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.