National parks near Sumner County, Kansas
The closest national park to Sumner County, Kansas is Hot Springs National Park — about 307 mi (494 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 43 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Sumner County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 307 mi (494 km) | 7 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 495 mi (797 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 523 mi (842 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 534 mi (859 km) | 13 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 541 mi (871 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 564 mi (908 km) | 13 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 571 mi (920 km) | 13 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 587 mi (945 km) | 14 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Sumner County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Sumner County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 307 mi (494 km) away and roughly 7 hr 43 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Sumner County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.