National parks near Ballard County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Ballard County, Kentucky is Gateway Arch National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ballard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 161 mi (260 km) | 4 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 285 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 441 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 486 mi (782 km) | 11 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 515 mi (829 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 591 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ballard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ballard County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ballard County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.