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National parks near Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

The closest national park to Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 58.5 mi (94.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 50 min of driving.

1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.

National parks near Muhlenberg County

Parks ranked by distance from Muhlenberg County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Mammoth Cave National Park58.5 mi (94.1 km)1 hr 50 minDoable as a day trip
Gateway Arch National Park189 mi (305 km)4 hr 56 minBest as a weekend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park231 mi (371 km)5 hr 55 minBest as a weekend
Indiana Dunes National Park303 mi (487 km)7 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
New River Gorge National Park337 mi (543 km)8 hr 26 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park380 mi (612 km)9 hr 27 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park407 mi (655 km)10 hr 5 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park408 mi (657 km)10 hr 7 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park432 mi (695 km)10 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park488 mi (785 km)12 hrWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Muhlenberg County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Muhlenberg County?

Mammoth Cave National Park, about 58.5 mi (94.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 50 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Muhlenberg County in a day?

Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.