National parks near Owen County, Kentucky
Owen County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Owenton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Owen County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 116 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Owen County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 207 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 214 mi (345 km) | 5 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 245 mi (394 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 256 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 288 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 351 mi (565 km) | 8 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 473 mi (761 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Owen County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Owen County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 116 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Owen County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.