National parks near Chester County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Chester County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 186 mi (300 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 51 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Chester County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 186 mi (300 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 236 mi (379 km) | 6 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 258 mi (414 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 287 mi (461 km) | 7 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 456 mi (734 km) | 11 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 461 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 559 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 606 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Chester County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Chester County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 186 mi (300 km) away and roughly 4 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Chester County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.