National parks near Greene County, Indiana
The closest national park to Greene County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 141 mi (227 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Point Pelee National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Greene County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 47 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 169 mi (271 km) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 308 mi (496 km) | 7 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 313 mi (504 km) | 7 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 473 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 507 mi (816 km) | 12 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Greene County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Greene County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 141 mi (227 km) away and roughly 3 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Greene County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.