National parks near Shelby County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Shelby County, Tennessee is Hot Springs National Park — about 180 mi (290 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Shelby County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 180 mi (290 km) | 4 hr 43 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 240 mi (386 km) | 6 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 258 mi (415 km) | 6 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 474 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 532 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 619 mi (996 km) | 15 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 621 mi (999 km) | 15 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 683 mi (1099 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Shelby County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Shelby County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 180 mi (290 km) away and roughly 4 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Shelby County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.