National parks near Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Rochester — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Olmsted County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 310 mi (499 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 47 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Olmsted County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 319 mi (513 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 339 mi (545 km) | 8 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 392 mi (631 km) | 9 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 430 mi (692 km) | 10 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 499 mi (804 km) | 12 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 522 mi (841 km) | 12 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 540 mi (869 km) | 13 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 549 mi (884 km) | 13 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 569 mi (915 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Olmsted County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Olmsted County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 310 mi (499 km) away and roughly 7 hr 47 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Olmsted County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.