National parks near Knox County, Indiana
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Vincennes — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 129 mi (207 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 129 mi (207 km) | 3 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 346 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 350 mi (564 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 361 mi (581 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 422 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 494 mi (795 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 129 mi (207 km) away and roughly 3 hr 30 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.