National parks near Mercer County, Ohio
The closest national park to Mercer County, Ohio is Point Pelee National Park — about 148 mi (238 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mercer County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pelee National Park | 148 mi (238 km) | 3 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 151 mi (243 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 168 mi (270 km) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 243 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 253 mi (408 km) | 6 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 344 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 361 mi (580 km) | 8 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 362 mi (583 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mercer County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mercer County?
Point Pelee National Park, about 148 mi (238 km) away and roughly 3 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mercer County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.