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National parks near Green County, Kentucky

The closest national park to Green County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 33.4 mi (53.8 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.

National parks near Green County

Parks ranked by distance from Green County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Mammoth Cave National Park33.4 mi (53.8 km)1 hr 10 minDoable as a day trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park157 mi (253 km)4 hr 10 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park248 mi (399 km)6 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park272 mi (437 km)6 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park314 mi (506 km)7 hr 53 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park347 mi (558 km)8 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park358 mi (576 km)8 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park362 mi (582 km)9 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park399 mi (643 km)9 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park463 mi (745 km)11 hr 24 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Green County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Green County?

Mammoth Cave National Park, about 33.4 mi (53.8 km) away and roughly 1 hr 10 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Green County in a day?

Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.