National parks near Washington County, Kentucky
Washington County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Springfield — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Washington County, Kentucky is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 59.1 mi (95.1 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Washington County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 59.1 mi (95.1 km) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 171 mi (275 km) | 4 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 291 mi (468 km) | 7 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 314 mi (505 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 329 mi (529 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 367 mi (591 km) | 9 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Washington County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Washington County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 59.1 mi (95.1 km) away and roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Washington County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.