National parks near Gibson County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Gibson County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 177 mi (285 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Gibson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 177 mi (285 km) | 4 hr 38 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 299 mi (480 km) | 7 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 407 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 455 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 481 mi (774 km) | 11 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 540 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Gibson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Gibson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 177 mi (285 km) away and roughly 4 hr 38 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Gibson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.