National parks near Montgomery County, Ohio
The closest national park to Montgomery County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 173 mi (279 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Montgomery County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 173 mi (279 km) | 4 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 176 mi (284 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 199 mi (320 km) | 5 hr 10 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 205 mi (330 km) | 5 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 325 mi (523 km) | 8 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 329 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 386 mi (620 km) | 9 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 400 mi (644 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Montgomery County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Montgomery County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 173 mi (279 km) away and roughly 4 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Montgomery County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.