National parks near Wadena County, Minnesota
The closest national park to Wadena County, Minnesota is Voyageurs National Park — about 172 mi (278 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 32 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Wadena County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park | 172 mi (278 km) | 4 hr 32 min | Best as a weekend |
| Isle Royale National Park | 327 mi (526 km) | 8 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 375 mi (603 km) | 9 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 395 mi (636 km) | 9 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Badlands National Park | 407 mi (655 km) | 10 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 449 mi (722 km) | 11 hr 4 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 456 mi (733 km) | 11 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 522 mi (840 km) | 12 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 601 mi (967 km) | 14 hr 40 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 612 mi (984 km) | 14 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Wadena County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Wadena County?
Voyageurs National Park, about 172 mi (278 km) away and roughly 4 hr 32 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Wadena County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.