National parks near Fulton County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Fulton County, Kentucky is Gateway Arch National Park — about 157 mi (253 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Fulton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 157 mi (253 km) | 4 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 26 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 266 mi (427 km) | 6 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 368 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 503 mi (810 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Fulton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Fulton County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 157 mi (253 km) away and roughly 4 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Fulton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.