National parks near Meade County, Kansas
The closest national park to Meade County, Kansas is Great Sand Dunes National Park — about 282 mi (454 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 8 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Great Sand Dunes
Rocky Mountain
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Carlsbad Caverns
Mesa Verde
Guadalupe Mountains
National parks near Meade County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 282 mi (454 km) | 7 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 353 mi (567 km) | 8 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 407 mi (654 km) | 10 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 419 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 443 mi (712 km) | 10 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 447 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 455 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 460 mi (741 km) | 11 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Meade County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Meade County?
Great Sand Dunes National Park, about 282 mi (454 km) away and roughly 7 hr 8 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Meade County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.