National parks near Benton County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Benton County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 221 mi (356 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 221 mi (356 km) | 5 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 237 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 484 mi (778 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 502 mi (808 km) | 12 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 606 mi (976 km) | 14 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Shenandoah National Park | 651 mi (1048 km) | 15 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 221 mi (356 km) away and roughly 5 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.