National parks near Phelps County, Nebraska
Phelps County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Holdrege — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Phelps County, Nebraska is Badlands National Park — about 279 mi (450 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 4 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Phelps County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 279 mi (450 km) | 7 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 302 mi (486 km) | 7 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 332 mi (534 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 378 mi (609 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 495 mi (796 km) | 12 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 505 mi (813 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 536 mi (862 km) | 13 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Arches National Park | 556 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Phelps County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Phelps County?
Badlands National Park, about 279 mi (450 km) away and roughly 7 hr 4 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Phelps County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.