National parks near Wainwright, Alberta
Wainwright is one town for park planning. See national parks near Wainwright — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Wainwright, Alberta is Elk Island National Park — about 160 km (99.5 mi) away, or roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Elk Island.
National parks near Wainwright
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Island National Park | 160 km (99.5 mi) | 2 hr 48 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Prince Albert National Park | 323 km (201 mi) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Banff National Park | 381 km (237 mi) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 416 km (258 mi) | 6 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 460 km (286 mi) | 7 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 472 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Jasper National Park | 473 km (294 mi) | 7 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 486 km (302 mi) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 498 km (309 mi) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wainwright
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wainwright?
Elk Island National Park, about 160 km (99.5 mi) away and roughly 2 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wainwright in a day?
Elk Island National Park — all within about three hours' drive.