National parks near Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Creighton — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Knox County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 248 mi (399 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Knox County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 248 mi (399 km) | 6 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 292 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 413 mi (664 km) | 10 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 482 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 485 mi (780 km) | 11 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 517 mi (833 km) | 12 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 557 mi (897 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 581 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Knox County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Knox County?
Badlands National Park, about 248 mi (399 km) away and roughly 6 hr 19 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Knox County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.