National parks near Elliott County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Elliott County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 111 mi (179 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Elliott County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 111 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 173 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 233 mi (376 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 323 mi (520 km) | 8 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 384 mi (618 km) | 9 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 452 mi (727 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Elliott County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Elliott County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 111 mi (179 km) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Elliott County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.