National parks near Marion County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Marion County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 123 mi (198 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Marion County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 123 mi (198 km) | 3 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 147 mi (237 km) | 3 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 422 mi (679 km) | 10 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 459 mi (739 km) | 11 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 479 mi (771 km) | 11 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Marion County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Marion County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 123 mi (198 km) away and roughly 3 hr 22 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Marion County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.