National parks near Yellowstone County, Montana
Yellowstone County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Billings — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Yellowstone County, Montana is Yellowstone National Park — about 127 mi (204 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Yellowstone County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone National Park | 127 mi (204 km) | 3 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 174 mi (280 km) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grasslands National Park | 239 mi (385 km) | 6 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 255 mi (410 km) | 6 hr 29 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 290 mi (467 km) | 7 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 326 mi (525 km) | 8 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 339 mi (546 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Yellowstone County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Yellowstone County?
Yellowstone National Park, about 127 mi (204 km) away and roughly 3 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Yellowstone County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.