National parks near Ripley County, Indiana
The closest national park to Ripley County, Indiana is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 148 mi (238 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ripley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 195 mi (313 km) | 5 hr 3 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 237 mi (382 km) | 6 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 239 mi (384 km) | 6 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 372 mi (599 km) | 9 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ripley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ripley County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 148 mi (238 km) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ripley County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.