National parks near Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Tompkinsville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Monroe County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 40.5 mi (65.3 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 22 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Monroe County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 40.5 mi (65.3 km) | 1 hr 22 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 141 mi (227 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 343 mi (552 km) | 8 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 384 mi (619 km) | 9 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Monroe County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Monroe County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 40.5 mi (65.3 km) away and roughly 1 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Monroe County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.