National parks near Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Henderson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Henderson County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 93.1 mi (150 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Henderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 93.1 mi (150 km) | 2 hr 39 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 151 mi (242 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 355 mi (571 km) | 8 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 381 mi (613 km) | 9 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 398 mi (641 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 473 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henderson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 93.1 mi (150 km) away and roughly 2 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henderson County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.