National parks near Richardson County, Nebraska
Richardson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Falls City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Richardson County, Nebraska is Gateway Arch National Park — about 306 mi (493 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 42 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Richardson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch National Park | 306 mi (493 km) | 7 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 408 mi (656 km) | 10 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 458 mi (737 km) | 11 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 532 mi (856 km) | 13 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 550 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 557 mi (896 km) | 13 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 598 mi (963 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 618 mi (994 km) | 15 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Richardson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Richardson County?
Gateway Arch National Park, about 306 mi (493 km) away and roughly 7 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Richardson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.