National parks near Johnson County, Kansas
The closest national park to Johnson County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 246 mi (396 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 16 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Johnson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 246 mi (396 km) | 6 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 320 mi (515 km) | 8 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 443 mi (713 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 521 mi (839 km) | 12 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 555 mi (893 km) | 13 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 590 mi (950 km) | 14 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 591 mi (952 km) | 14 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 656 mi (1056 km) | 15 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 666 mi (1072 km) | 16 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Johnson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Johnson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 246 mi (396 km) away and roughly 6 hr 16 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Johnson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.