National parks near Powell County, Kentucky
Powell County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Stanton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Powell County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 130 mi (209 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Powell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 153 mi (246 km) | 4 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 156 mi (251 km) | 4 hr 8 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 294 mi (473 km) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 304 mi (489 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 313 mi (503 km) | 7 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 330 mi (532 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 346 mi (557 km) | 8 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Powell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Powell County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 130 mi (209 km) away and roughly 3 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Powell County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.