National parks near Buffalo County, Nebraska
The closest national park to Buffalo County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 274 mi (441 km) away, or roughly 6 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 Buffalo County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 274 mi (441 km) | 6 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 300 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 349 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 484 mi (779 km) | 11 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 493 mi (794 km) | 12 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 539 mi (868 km) | 13 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 562 mi (905 km) | 13 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 576 mi (927 km) | 14 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Buffalo County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Buffalo County?
Badlands National Park, about 274 mi (441 km) away and roughly 6 hr 56 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Buffalo County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.