Scenic Drives Near Dallas

Best National Parks for Scenic Drives Near Dallas, TX

National parks near Dallas, TX ranked by scenic drives quality, with drive times and distances.

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Extended Drive (5+ hours)

Century Plant Agave

Big Bend

TX

ComfortableHidden GemDark Sky

585 mi -- about 10.6 hr drive

Misty water evaporating from a cascade

Hot Springs

AR

Very Crowded

320 mi -- about 5.8 hr drive

Photo of the Big Room with trail

Carlsbad Caverns

NM

Moderate CrowdsHidden Gem

590 mi -- about 10.7 hr drive