National parks near Kenton County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Kenton County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 153 mi (246 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Kenton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 9 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 220 mi (354 km) | 5 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 224 mi (361 km) | 5 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 419 mi (674 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 436 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kenton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kenton County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 153 mi (246 km) away and roughly 4 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kenton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.