National parks near Laurel County, Kentucky
Laurel County is one town for park planning. See national parks near London — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Laurel County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 107 mi (172 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Laurel County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 107 mi (172 km) | 2 hr 59 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 111 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 178 mi (286 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 295 mi (475 km) | 7 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 347 mi (558 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 533 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Laurel County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Laurel County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 107 mi (172 km) away and roughly 2 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Laurel County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.