National parks near Benzie County, Michigan
Benzie County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Frankfort — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Benzie County, Michigan is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 212 mi (340 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Benzie County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 212 mi (340 km) | 5 hr 27 min | Best as a weekend |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 228 mi (367 km) | 5 hr 51 min | Best as a weekend |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 250 mi (403 km) | 6 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 261 mi (420 km) | 6 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 264 mi (425 km) | 6 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 311 mi (501 km) | 7 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rouge National Park | 348 mi (561 km) | 8 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 414 mi (667 km) | 10 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 463 mi (746 km) | 11 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Benzie County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Benzie County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 212 mi (340 km) away and roughly 5 hr 27 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Benzie County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.