National parks near Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Ponca City — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Kay County, Oklahoma is Hot Springs National Park — about 276 mi (444 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 59 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Kay County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 276 mi (444 km) | 6 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 402 mi (647 km) | 9 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 468 mi (753 km) | 11 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 524 mi (844 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 552 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 558 mi (898 km) | 13 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 561 mi (903 km) | 13 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 579 mi (931 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 589 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kay County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kay County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 276 mi (444 km) away and roughly 6 hr 59 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kay County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.