National parks near Madison County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Madison County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 105 mi (169 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 39 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 311 mi (500 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 328 mi (528 km) | 8 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 335 mi (538 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 105 mi (169 km) away and roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.