National parks near Owen County, Indiana
The closest national park to Owen County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 149 mi (240 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 59 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Owen County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 164 mi (263 km) | 4 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 290 mi (466 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 318 mi (511 km) | 7 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 455 mi (732 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 487 mi (784 km) | 11 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Owen County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Owen County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 149 mi (240 km) away and roughly 3 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Owen County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.