National parks near Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Valley Falls — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 284 mi (456 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 284 mi (456 km) | 7 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 353 mi (569 km) | 8 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 465 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 480 mi (772 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 513 mi (826 km) | 12 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 551 mi (886 km) | 13 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 558 mi (899 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 649 mi (1044 km) | 15 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 664 mi (1069 km) | 16 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 284 mi (456 km) away and roughly 7 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.