National parks near Bourbon County, Kansas
Bourbon County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Fort Scott — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Bourbon County, Kansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 247 mi (398 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 18 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Bourbon County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 247 mi (398 km) | 6 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 252 mi (405 km) | 6 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 482 mi (776 km) | 11 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 576 mi (928 km) | 14 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 591 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 606 mi (975 km) | 14 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 613 mi (986 km) | 14 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 636 mi (1024 km) | 15 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 675 mi (1087 km) | 16 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Bourbon County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Bourbon County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 247 mi (398 km) away and roughly 6 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Bourbon County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.