National parks near Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Mankato — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Blue Earth County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 305 mi (491 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 40 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Blue Earth County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 305 mi (491 km) | 7 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 391 mi (629 km) | 9 hr 42 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 431 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 473 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 39 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 480 mi (773 km) | 11 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 496 mi (798 km) | 12 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 542 mi (872 km) | 13 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 599 mi (964 km) | 14 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Blue Earth County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Blue Earth County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 305 mi (491 km) away and roughly 7 hr 40 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Blue Earth County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.