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 Park.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park. Camping at Mammoth Cave National Park. Timed entry and tours at Mammoth Cave National Park.
National parks near Muhlenberg County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 58.5 mi (94.1 km) | 1 hr 50 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 189 mi (305 km) | 4 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 231 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 488 mi (785 km) | 12 hr | Worth 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.