National parks near Roanoke County, Virginia
The closest national park to Roanoke County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 82.1 mi (132 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Roanoke County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 82.1 mi (132 km) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 230 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 245 mi (395 km) | 6 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 337 mi (543 km) | 8 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Roanoke County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Roanoke County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 82.1 mi (132 km) away and roughly 2 hr 24 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Roanoke County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.