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National parks near Janos, Chihuahua

The closest national park to Janos, Chihuahua is White Sands National Park — about 283 km (176 mi) away, or roughly 4 hr 37 min of driving.

Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.

National parks near Janos

Parks ranked by distance from Janos
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
White Sands National Park283 km (176 mi)4 hr 37 minBest as a weekend
Cumbres de Majalca National Park293 km (182 mi)4 hr 46 minBest as a weekend
Basaseachic Falls National Park307 km (191 mi)4 hr 58 minBest as a weekend
Saguaro National Park310 km (193 mi)5 hrBest as a weekend
Guadalupe Mountains National Park349 km (217 mi)5 hr 35 minBest as a weekend
Carlsbad Caverns National Park396 km (246 mi)6 hr 16 minWorth a longer road trip
Petrified Forest National Park467 km (290 mi)7 hr 19 minWorth a longer road trip
San Lorenzo Marine Archipelago National Park507 km (315 mi)7 hr 55 minWorth a longer road trip
Big Bend National Park523 km (325 mi)8 hr 8 minWorth a longer road trip
Bahía de Loreto National Park622 km (386 mi)9 hr 36 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Janos

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Janos?

White Sands National Park, about 283 km (176 mi) away and roughly 4 hr 37 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Janos in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.