National parks near Hancock County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Hancock County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 66.2 mi (107 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Hancock County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 66.2 mi (107 km) | 2 hr 1 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 159 mi (255 km) | 4 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 235 mi (378 km) | 6 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 338 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 378 mi (608 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 410 mi (659 km) | 10 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 553 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hancock County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hancock County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 66.2 mi (107 km) away and roughly 2 hr 1 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hancock County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.