National parks near Monroe County, Indiana
Monroe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Bloomington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Monroe County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 139 mi (223 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 139 mi (223 km) | 3 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 200 mi (321 km) | 5 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 286 mi (460 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 442 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 139 mi (223 km) away and roughly 3 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.