National parks near Franklin County, Kentucky
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Frankfort — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 96.8 mi (156 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 96.8 mi (156 km) | 2 hr 45 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 193 mi (311 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 265 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 289 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 354 mi (570 km) | 8 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 382 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 493 mi (793 km) | 12 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 96.8 mi (156 km) away and roughly 2 hr 45 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.