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.
Voyageurs National Park
Isle Royale National Park
Badlands National Park
Pukaskwa National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Best time to visit Voyageurs National Park. Getting to Voyageurs National Park. Camping at Voyageurs National Park. Permits for Voyageurs National Park. Timed entry and tours at Voyageurs National Park.
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.