National parks near Indian River County, Florida
The closest national park to Indian River County, Florida is Biscayne National Park — about 142 mi (228 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Indian River County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Everglades National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 578 mi (930 km) | 14 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 585 mi (941 km) | 14 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres National Park | 601 mi (966 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife de Puerto Morelos National Park | 622 mi (1001 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 658 mi (1059 km) | 16 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Tulum National Park | 679 mi (1092 km) | 16 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Indian River County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Indian River County?
Biscayne National Park, about 142 mi (228 km) away and roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Indian River County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.