National parks near Fayette County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Fayette County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 106 mi (171 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Fayette County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 106 mi (171 km) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 184 mi (297 km) | 4 hr 49 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 286 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 312 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 334 mi (537 km) | 8 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 358 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 491 mi (790 km) | 12 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fayette County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fayette County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 106 mi (171 km) away and roughly 2 hr 58 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fayette County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.