National parks near Benton County, Arkansas
The closest national park to Benton County, Arkansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 143 mi (230 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 143 mi (230 km) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 271 mi (437 km) | 6 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 453 mi (729 km) | 11 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 599 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 623 mi (1003 km) | 15 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 632 mi (1017 km) | 15 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 651 mi (1047 km) | 15 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 672 mi (1082 km) | 16 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 679 mi (1092 km) | 16 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 143 mi (230 km) away and roughly 3 hr 50 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.