National parks near Travis County, Texas
Travis County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Austin — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Travis County, Texas is Los Novillos National Park — about 202 mi (325 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 14 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Travis County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Novillos National Park | 202 mi (325 km) | 5 hr 14 min | Best as a weekend |
| Big Bend National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| El Sabinal National Park | 368 mi (592 km) | 9 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 369 mi (594 km) | 9 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Hot Springs National Park | 401 mi (645 km) | 9 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 417 mi (670 km) | 10 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 437 mi (702 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| White Sands National Park | 534 mi (860 km) | 13 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cumbres de Majalca National Park | 535 mi (861 km) | 13 hr 7 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sierra de Órganos National Park | 582 mi (936 km) | 14 hr 13 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Travis County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Travis County?
Los Novillos National Park, about 202 mi (325 km) away and roughly 5 hr 14 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Travis County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.