National parks near Osage County, Kansas
The closest national park to Osage County, Kansas is Gateway Arch National Park — about 299 mi (482 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Osage County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 299 mi (482 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 499 mi (803 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 535 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 536 mi (863 km) | 13 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 647 mi (1041 km) | 15 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 666 mi (1071 km) | 16 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Osage County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Osage County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 299 mi (482 km) away and roughly 7 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Osage County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.