National parks near Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Mille Lacs County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 196 mi (316 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Mille Lacs County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 196 mi (316 km) | 5 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 291 mi (469 km) | 7 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 405 mi (652 km) | 10 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 430 mi (693 km) | 10 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 462 mi (744 km) | 11 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 476 mi (767 km) | 11 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 506 mi (814 km) | 12 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 520 mi (837 km) | 12 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 582 mi (937 km) | 14 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Mille Lacs County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Mille Lacs County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 196 mi (316 km) away and roughly 5 hr 6 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Mille Lacs County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.