National parks near Madison County, Indiana
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Anderson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, Indiana is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 127 mi (205 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 204 mi (328 km) | 5 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 209 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 333 mi (536 km) | 8 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 409 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 424 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 127 mi (205 km) away and roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.