Parks Manager

National parks near Benton County, Minnesota

The closest national park to Benton County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 208 mi (334 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 22 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

Parks ranked by distance from Benton County
ParkStraight-line distanceEstimated driveRealistic trip
Voyageurs National Park208 mi (334 km)5 hr 22 minBest as a weekend
Isle Royale National Park315 mi (506 km)7 hr 54 minWorth a longer road trip
Pukaskwa National Park429 mi (691 km)10 hr 37 minWorth a longer road trip
Badlands National Park431 mi (693 km)10 hr 39 minWorth a longer road trip
Indiana Dunes National Park446 mi (718 km)11 hr 1 minWorth a longer road trip
Riding Mountain National Park453 mi (729 km)11 hr 10 minWorth a longer road trip
Theodore Roosevelt National Park454 mi (731 km)11 hr 12 minWorth a longer road trip
Wind Cave National Park481 mi (774 km)11 hr 50 minWorth a longer road trip
Gateway Arch National Park524 mi (843 km)12 hr 51 minWorth a longer road trip
Bruce Peninsula National Park607 mi (976 km)14 hr 49 minWorth a longer road trip

Towns and cities in Benton County

Common questions

What is the closest national park to Benton County?

Voyageurs National Park, about 208 mi (334 km) away and roughly 5 hr 22 min of driving.

Which national parks can I visit from Benton County in a day?

None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.