National parks near Putnam County, Tennessee
Putnam County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Cookeville — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Putnam County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 78 mi (126 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Mammoth Cave.
National parks near Putnam County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 78 mi (126 km) | 2 hr 18 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 116 mi (187 km) | 3 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 277 mi (446 km) | 7 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 307 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 410 mi (660 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 425 mi (685 km) | 10 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 432 mi (695 km) | 10 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Putnam County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Putnam County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 78 mi (126 km) away and roughly 2 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Putnam County in a day?
Mammoth Cave National Park — all within about three hours' drive.