National parks near Leslie County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Leslie County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 108 mi (173 km) away, or roughly 3 hr of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Leslie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 108 mi (173 km) | 3 hr | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 140 mi (226 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 275 mi (443 km) | 6 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 298 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 335 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 368 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 384 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Leslie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Leslie County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 108 mi (173 km) away and roughly 3 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Leslie County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.