National parks near Franklin County, Tennessee
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Winchester — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Tennessee is Mammoth Cave National Park — about 138 mi (221 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 138 mi (221 km) | 3 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 145 mi (233 km) | 3 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 317 mi (510 km) | 7 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 328 mi (527 km) | 8 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 340 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 398 mi (641 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 448 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 505 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Mammoth Cave National Park, about 138 mi (221 km) away and roughly 3 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.