National parks near Jefferson County, Montana
The closest national park to Jefferson County, Montana is Yellowstone National Park — about 142 mi (228 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Jefferson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone National Park | 142 mi (228 km) | 3 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Glacier National Park | 186 mi (299 km) | 4 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 189 mi (304 km) | 4 hr 55 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 206 mi (332 km) | 5 hr 20 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 280 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 399 mi (642 km) | 9 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 10 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 423 mi (682 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Jefferson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Jefferson County?
Yellowstone National Park, about 142 mi (228 km) away and roughly 3 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Jefferson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.