National parks near Sullivan County, Tennessee
The closest national park to Sullivan County, Tennessee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 90.6 mi (146 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Sullivan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 90.6 mi (146 km) | 2 hr 36 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 128 mi (206 km) | 3 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 207 mi (334 km) | 5 hr 22 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 30 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 374 mi (602 km) | 9 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 447 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sullivan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sullivan County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 90.6 mi (146 km) away and roughly 2 hr 36 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sullivan County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.