National parks near Union County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Union County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 105 mi (169 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Union County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 105 mi (169 km) | 2 hr 56 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 140 mi (225 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 279 mi (449 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 280 mi (451 km) | 7 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 359 mi (577 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 414 mi (666 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 481 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Union County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Union County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 105 mi (169 km) away and roughly 2 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Union County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.