National parks near Russell County, Virginia
The closest national park to Russell County, Virginia is New River Gorge National Park — about 97.7 mi (157 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: New River Gorge.
National parks near Russell County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| New River Gorge National Park | 97.7 mi (157 km) | 2 hr 46 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 121 mi (194 km) | 3 hr 18 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 220 mi (355 km) | 5 hr 40 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Shenandoah National Park | 234 mi (377 km) | 5 hr 59 min | Best as a weekend |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 300 mi (483 km) | 7 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 349 mi (562 km) | 8 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 421 mi (677 km) | 10 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 507 mi (817 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Russell County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Russell County?
New River Gorge National Park, about 97.7 mi (157 km) away and roughly 2 hr 46 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Russell County in a day?
New River Gorge National Park — all within about three hours' drive.