National parks near Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Columbus — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Ohio is Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 116 mi (186 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 116 mi (186 km) | 3 hr 11 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 140 mi (226 km) | 3 hr 46 min | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 167 mi (269 km) | 4 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 243 mi (391 km) | 6 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 255 mi (411 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 335 mi (539 km) | 8 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 370 mi (595 km) | 9 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 375 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 116 mi (186 km) away and roughly 3 hr 11 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.