National parks near McKinley County, New Mexico
The closest national park to McKinley County, New Mexico is Petrified Forest National Park — about 72.4 mi (116 km) away, or roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
1 park is close enough to do as a day trip: Petrified Forest.
National parks near McKinley County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 72.4 mi (116 km) | 2 hr 10 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 119 mi (192 km) | 3 hr 16 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Canyonlands National Park | 201 mi (323 km) | 5 hr 12 min | Best as a weekend |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Arches National Park | 227 mi (366 km) | 5 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 233 mi (375 km) | 5 hr 58 min | Best as a weekend |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 238 mi (383 km) | 6 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 241 mi (389 km) | 6 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McKinley County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McKinley County?
Petrified Forest National Park, about 72.4 mi (116 km) away and roughly 2 hr 10 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McKinley County in a day?
Petrified Forest National Park — all within about three hours' drive.