National parks near Henderson County, Tennessee
Henderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lexington — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Henderson County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 166 mi (267 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 23 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Henderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 166 mi (267 km) | 4 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 228 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 272 mi (438 km) | 6 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 275 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 420 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 437 mi (704 km) | 10 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 535 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 539 mi (867 km) | 13 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 588 mi (946 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Henderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Henderson County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 166 mi (267 km) away and roughly 4 hr 23 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Henderson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.