National parks near City of Franklin, Virginia
City of Franklin is one town for park planning. See national parks near Franklin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to City of Franklin, Virginia is Shenandoah National Park — about 150 mi (241 km) away, or roughly 4 hr of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near City of Franklin
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah National Park | 150 mi (241 km) | 4 hr | Best as a weekend |
| New River Gorge National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 296 mi (476 km) | 7 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 401 mi (646 km) | 9 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 508 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 516 mi (830 km) | 12 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Thousand Islands National Park | 533 mi (857 km) | 13 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in City of Franklin
Common questions
What is the closest national park to City of Franklin?
Shenandoah National Park, about 150 mi (241 km) away and roughly 4 hr of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from City of Franklin in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.