National parks near Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
The closest national park to Tuscaloosa County, Alabama is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 282 mi (454 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 7 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Tuscaloosa County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 287 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 494 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 583 mi (938 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 645 mi (1038 km) | 15 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 657 mi (1057 km) | 16 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Tuscaloosa County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Tuscaloosa County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 282 mi (454 km) away and roughly 7 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Tuscaloosa County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.