National parks near Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish is one town for park planning. See national parks near Lafayette — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Lafayette Parish, Louisiana is Hot Springs National Park — about 303 mi (487 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 37 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lafayette Parish
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 303 mi (487 km) | 7 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 561 mi (902 km) | 13 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 589 mi (949 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 590 mi (949 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 593 mi (955 km) | 14 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 604 mi (972 km) | 14 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 616 mi (992 km) | 15 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dzibilchaltún National Park | 649 mi (1044 km) | 15 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 676 mi (1089 km) | 16 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lafayette Parish
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lafayette Parish?
Hot Springs National Park, about 303 mi (487 km) away and roughly 7 hr 37 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lafayette Parish in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.