National parks near Howard County, Nebraska
Howard County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Saint Paul — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Howard County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 270 mi (435 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 51 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Howard County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 270 mi (435 km) | 6 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 303 mi (488 km) | 7 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 383 mi (616 km) | 9 hr 30 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 446 mi (717 km) | 11 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 468 mi (754 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 572 mi (921 km) | 14 hr | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 589 mi (948 km) | 14 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Howard County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Howard County?
Badlands National Park, about 270 mi (435 km) away and roughly 6 hr 51 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Howard County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.