National parks near Kaufman County, Texas
The closest national park to Kaufman County, Texas is Hot Springs National Park — about 229 mi (369 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 52 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Kaufman County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs National Park | 229 mi (369 km) | 5 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Los Novillos National Park | 357 mi (574 km) | 8 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 472 mi (759 km) | 11 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 472 mi (760 km) | 11 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 499 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 537 mi (864 km) | 13 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 553 mi (889 km) | 13 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 554 mi (891 km) | 13 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 579 mi (932 km) | 14 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 627 mi (1008 km) | 15 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kaufman County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kaufman County?
Hot Springs National Park, about 229 mi (369 km) away and roughly 5 hr 52 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kaufman County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.