National parks near Rankin County, Mississippi
The closest national park to Rankin County, Mississippi is Hot Springs National Park — about 231 mi (372 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Rankin County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 231 mi (372 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 408 mi (657 km) | 10 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 440 mi (708 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Congaree National Park | 549 mi (883 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| New River Gorge National Park | 647 mi (1041 km) | 15 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 668 mi (1076 km) | 16 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 675 mi (1086 km) | 16 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arrecife Alacranes National Park | 683 mi (1100 km) | 16 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Dry Tortugas National Park | 685 mi (1103 km) | 16 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rankin County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rankin County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 231 mi (372 km) away and roughly 5 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rankin County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.