National parks near Stearns County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Stearns County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 213 mi (343 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 29 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Stearns County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 213 mi (343 km) | 5 hr 29 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 322 mi (518 km) | 8 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 423 mi (681 km) | 10 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 437 mi (703 km) | 10 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 450 mi (724 km) | 11 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 452 mi (728 km) | 11 hr 9 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 474 mi (762 km) | 11 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 524 mi (843 km) | 12 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 613 mi (987 km) | 14 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Stearns County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Stearns County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 213 mi (343 km) away and roughly 5 hr 29 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Stearns County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.