National parks near Hendricks County, Indiana
The closest national park to Hendricks County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 133 mi (215 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Hendricks County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 133 mi (215 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 180 mi (289 km) | 4 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 217 mi (350 km) | 5 hr 35 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 274 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 448 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hendricks County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hendricks County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 133 mi (215 km) away and roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hendricks County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.