National parks near Runnels County, Texas
The closest national park to Runnels County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 184 mi (296 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
Los Novillos National Park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Big Bend National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
White Sands National Park
Hot Springs National Park
Best time to visit Los Novillos National Park. Getting to Los Novillos National Park.
National parks near Runnels County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 184 mi (296 km) | 4 hr 48 min | Best as a weekend |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Big Bend National Park | 265 mi (426 km) | 6 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 289 mi (464 km) | 7 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 378 mi (609 km) | 9 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 440 mi (709 km) | 10 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 448 mi (720 km) | 11 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 45 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Runnels County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Runnels County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 184 mi (296 km) away and roughly 4 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Runnels County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.