National parks near Whitehorse, Yukon
Whitehorse is one town for park planning. See national parks near Whitehorse — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Whitehorse, Yukon is Kluane National Park — about 179 km (111 mi) away, or roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Whitehorse
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kluane National Park | 179 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 270 km (168 mi) | 4 hr 25 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 377 km (234 mi) | 6 hr | Best as a weekend |
| Nááts'ihch'oh National Park | 418 km (260 mi) | 6 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Nahanni National Park | 516 km (321 mi) | 8 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 807 km (501 mi) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Denali National Park | 854 km (531 mi) | 13 hr 1 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 881 km (547 mi) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gwaii Haanas National Park | 952 km (592 mi) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lake Clark National Park | 992 km (616 mi) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Whitehorse
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Whitehorse?
Kluane National Park, about 179 km (111 mi) away and roughly 3 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Whitehorse in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.