National parks near Lawrence County, Indiana
Lawrence County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Bedford — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lawrence County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 116 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lawrence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 297 mi (478 km) | 7 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 309 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 470 mi (756 km) | 11 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lawrence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lawrence County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 116 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lawrence County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.