National parks near Benton County, Washington
Benton County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Prosser — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Benton County, Washington is Mount Rainier National Park — about 127 mi (205 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benton County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier National Park | 127 mi (205 km) | 3 hr 28 min | Best as a weekend |
| North Cascades National Park | 194 mi (312 km) | 5 hr 2 min | Best as a weekend |
| Olympic National Park | 236 mi (381 km) | 6 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gulf Islands National Park | 267 mi (429 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 308 mi (495 km) | 7 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 314 mi (506 km) | 7 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 352 mi (566 km) | 8 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pacific Rim National Park | 356 mi (573 km) | 8 hr 52 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benton County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benton County?
Mount Rainier National Park, about 127 mi (205 km) away and roughly 3 hr 28 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.