National parks near Anderson County, Kansas
Anderson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Garnett — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Anderson County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 275 mi (442 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 57 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Anderson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 275 mi (442 km) | 6 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 287 mi (462 km) | 7 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 562 mi (904 km) | 13 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 564 mi (907 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 575 mi (926 km) | 14 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 669 mi (1076 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 671 mi (1080 km) | 16 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Anderson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Anderson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 275 mi (442 km) away and roughly 6 hr 57 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Anderson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.