National parks near McMinn County, Tennessee
McMinn County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Athens — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to McMinn County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 59 mi (94.9 km) away, or roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near McMinn County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 59 mi (94.9 km) | 1 hr 51 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 149 mi (240 km) | 3 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 244 mi (392 km) | 6 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 266 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 380 mi (612 km) | 9 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 434 mi (699 km) | 10 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 451 mi (726 km) | 11 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 466 mi (750 km) | 11 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McMinn County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McMinn County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 59 mi (94.9 km) away and roughly 1 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McMinn County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.