National parks near Simpson County, Kentucky
Simpson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Franklin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Simpson County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 41.7 mi (67.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Simpson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 41.7 mi (67.1 km) | 1 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 316 mi (508 km) | 7 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 341 mi (549 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 385 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 394 mi (634 km) | 9 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 422 mi (680 km) | 10 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 467 mi (752 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Simpson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Simpson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 41.7 mi (67.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Simpson County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.