National parks near Wise County, Virginia
The closest national park to Wise County, Virginia is Great Smoky Mountains National Park — about 103 mi (166 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 53 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Great Smoky Mountains.
National parks near Wise County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 103 mi (166 km) | 2 hr 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 118 mi (189 km) | 3 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 190 mi (306 km) | 4 hr 57 min | Best as a weekend |
| Congaree National Park | 241 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 261 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 304 mi (490 km) | 7 hr 39 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 | 403 mi (648 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 427 mi (687 km) | 10 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wise County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wise County?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, about 103 mi (166 km) away and roughly 2 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wise County in a day?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park — all within about three hours' drive.