National parks near Whitley County, Kentucky
The closest national park to Whitley County, Kentucky is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 92.3 mi (149 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 38 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Whitley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 92.3 mi (149 km) | 2 hr 38 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 111 mi (179 km) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 187 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 284 mi (458 km) | 7 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 336 mi (541 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 352 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 366 mi (589 km) | 9 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 526 mi (847 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Whitley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Whitley County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 92.3 mi (149 km) away and roughly 2 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Whitley County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.