National parks near Johnson County, Indiana
Johnson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Franklin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Johnson County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 153 mi (247 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 153 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 163 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 228 mi (368 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 251 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 266 mi (428 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 454 mi (730 km) | 11 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 153 mi (247 km) away and roughly 4 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.