National parks near Lawrence County, Kentucky
Lawrence County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Louisa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lawrence County, Kentucky is New River Gorge National Park — about 82.9 mi (133 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Lawrence County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 82.9 mi (133 km) | 2 hr 25 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 181 mi (291 km) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 223 mi (359 km) | 5 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 232 mi (374 km) | 5 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 266 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 316 mi (509 km) | 7 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 340 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 412 mi (663 km) | 10 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 439 mi (706 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lawrence County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lawrence County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 82.9 mi (133 km) away and roughly 2 hr 25 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lawrence County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.