National parks near Franklin County, Kansas
Franklin County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ottawa — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Franklin County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 273 mi (440 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Franklin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 273 mi (440 km) | 6 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 309 mi (497 km) | 7 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 478 mi (769 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 508 mi (818 km) | 12 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 548 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 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 |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 677 mi (1089 km) | 16 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Franklin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Franklin County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 273 mi (440 km) away and roughly 6 hr 55 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Franklin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.