National parks near Russell County, Alabama
Russell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Phenix City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Russell County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 232 mi (374 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Russell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 484 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 515 mi (828 km) | 12 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 552 mi (888 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 557 mi (897 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Russell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Russell County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 232 mi (374 km) away and roughly 5 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Russell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.