National parks near McLennan County, Texas
The closest national park to McLennan County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 273 mi (439 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 54 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near McLennan County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 273 mi (439 km) | 6 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 396 mi (638 km) | 9 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 454 mi (731 km) | 11 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 463 mi (745 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 543 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 588 mi (947 km) | 14 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 628 mi (1010 km) | 15 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McLennan County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McLennan County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 273 mi (439 km) away and roughly 6 hr 54 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McLennan County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.