National parks near Crawford County, Kansas
Crawford County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Pittsburg — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Crawford County, Kansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 222 mi (357 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 42 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Crawford County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 260 mi (419 km) | 6 hr 36 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 | 499 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 593 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 597 mi (961 km) | 14 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 622 mi (1002 km) | 15 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 625 mi (1006 km) | 15 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 632 mi (1018 km) | 15 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 660 mi (1062 km) | 16 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Crawford County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Crawford County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 222 mi (357 km) away and roughly 5 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Crawford County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.