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National parks near Russell County, Kentucky

The closest national park to Russell County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 57.4 mi (92.4 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.

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

National parks near Russell County

Parks ranked by distance from Russell County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Mammoth Cave National Park57.4 mi (92.4 km)1 hr 49 minDoable as a day trip
Great Smoky Mountains National Park130 mi (209 km)3 hr 31 minBest as a weekend
New River Gorge National Park231 mi (371 km)5 hr 54 minBest as a weekend
Gateway Arch National Park299 mi (482 km)7 hr 32 minWorth a longer road trip
Congaree National Park330 mi (531 km)8 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park336 mi (541 km)8 hr 25 minWorth a longer road trip
Cuyahoga Valley National Park347 mi (559 km)8 hr 40 minWorth a longer road trip
Point Pelee National Park368 mi (592 km)9 hr 9 minWorth a longer road trip
Shenandoah National Park382 mi (614 km)9 hr 29 minWorth a longer road trip
Hot Springs National Park479 mi (771 km)11 hr 47 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Russell County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Russell County?

Mammoth Cave National Park, about 57.4 mi (92.4 km) away and roughly 1 hr 49 min of driving.

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

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