National parks near Butler County, Kansas
The closest national park to Butler County, Kansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 306 mi (492 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Butler County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 306 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 375 mi (604 km) | 9 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 469 mi (755 km) | 11 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 504 mi (812 km) | 12 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 514 mi (827 km) | 12 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 566 mi (911 km) | 13 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 594 mi (957 km) | 14 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 596 mi (959 km) | 14 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Butler County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Butler County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 306 mi (492 km) away and roughly 7 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Butler County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.