National parks near Douglas County, Kansas
Douglas County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lawrence — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Douglas County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 273 mi (439 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 54 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Douglas County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 330 mi (530 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 467 mi (751 km) | 11 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 501 mi (807 km) | 12 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 669 mi (1077 km) | 16 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 673 mi (1083 km) | 16 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Douglas County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Douglas County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 273 mi (439 km) away and roughly 6 hr 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Douglas County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.