National parks near Ellis County, Texas
The closest national park to Ellis County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 262 mi (421 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Ellis County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 262 mi (421 km) | 6 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 324 mi (522 km) | 8 hr 8 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 445 mi (716 km) | 10 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 471 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 525 mi (845 km) | 12 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 526 mi (846 km) | 12 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 553 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 33 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 568 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 617 mi (993 km) | 15 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Ellis County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Ellis County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 262 mi (421 km) away and roughly 6 hr 39 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Ellis County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.