National parks near Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Prestonsburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Floyd County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 96.4 mi (155 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Floyd County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 96.4 mi (155 km) | 2 hr 44 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 148 mi (239 km) | 3 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 298 mi (479 km) | 7 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 471 mi (757 km) | 11 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Floyd County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Floyd County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 96.4 mi (155 km) away and roughly 2 hr 44 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Floyd County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.