National parks near Madison County, Tennessee
Madison County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Jackson — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Madison County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 186 mi (299 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 Madison County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 221 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hot Springs National Park | 251 mi (404 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 426 mi (686 km) | 10 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 460 mi (740 km) | 11 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 552 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 554 mi (892 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 611 mi (983 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Madison County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Madison County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 186 mi (299 km) away and roughly 4 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Madison County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.