National parks near Montgomery County, Kentucky
Montgomery County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mount Sterling — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 133 mi (214 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 133 mi (214 km) | 3 hr 36 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 155 mi (249 km) | 4 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 169 mi (272 km) | 4 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 282 mi (453 km) | 7 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 300 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 342 mi (550 km) | 8 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 342 mi (551 km) | 8 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 133 mi (214 km) away and roughly 3 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.