National parks near Leavenworth County, Kansas
Leavenworth County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Leavenworth — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Leavenworth County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 259 mi (417 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Leavenworth County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 259 mi (417 km) | 6 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 444 mi (714 km) | 10 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 500 mi (805 km) | 12 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 533 mi (858 km) | 13 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 575 mi (925 km) | 14 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 646 mi (1040 km) | 15 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 673 mi (1083 km) | 16 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Leavenworth County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Leavenworth County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 259 mi (417 km) away and roughly 6 hr 35 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Leavenworth County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.