National parks near Lubbock County, Texas
The closest national park to Lubbock County, Texas is Carlsbad Caverns National Park — about 179 mi (288 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Lubbock County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 179 mi (288 km) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 209 mi (337 km) | 5 hr 24 min | Best as a weekend |
| White Sands National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Los Novillos National Park | 301 mi (484 km) | 7 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 357 mi (575 km) | 8 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 429 mi (690 km) | 10 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 449 mi (723 km) | 11 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Petrified Forest National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 476 mi (765 km) | 11 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Lubbock County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Lubbock County?
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, about 179 mi (288 km) away and roughly 4 hr 41 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Lubbock County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.