National parks near Leon County, Florida
Leon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tallahassee — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Leon County, Florida is Congaree National Park — about 309 mi (497 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 45 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Leon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Everglades National Park | 409 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Biscayne National Park | 418 mi (673 km) | 10 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 558 mi (898 km) | 13 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 583 mi (939 km) | 14 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isla Contoy National Park | 637 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 649 mi (1044 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Leon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Leon County?
Congaree National Park, about 309 mi (497 km) away and roughly 7 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Leon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.