National parks near Rice County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Rice County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 285 mi (459 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 12 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Rice County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 285 mi (459 km) | 7 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 341 mi (548 km) | 8 hr 31 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 364 mi (585 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 428 mi (689 km) | 10 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 441 mi (710 km) | 10 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 462 mi (743 km) | 11 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 512 mi (824 km) | 12 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 548 mi (882 km) | 13 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 565 mi (909 km) | 13 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Rice County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Rice County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 285 mi (459 km) away and roughly 7 hr 12 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Rice County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.