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
| 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.