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 Park.
Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Gateway Arch National Park
Congaree National Park
Indiana Dunes 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 Russell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 57.4 mi (92.4 km) | 1 hr 49 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 130 mi (209 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 231 mi (371 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 347 mi (559 km) | 8 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 382 mi (614 km) | 9 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth 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.