National parks near Grundy County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Grundy County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 121 mi (195 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Grundy County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 121 mi (195 km) | 3 hr 19 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 129 mi (208 km) | 3 hr 31 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 336 mi (540 km) | 8 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 461 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 465 mi (748 km) | 11 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 488 mi (786 km) | 12 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Grundy County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Grundy County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 121 mi (195 km) away and roughly 3 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Grundy County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.