National parks near Missoula County, Montana
The closest national park to Missoula County, Montana is Glacier National Park — about 131 mi (210 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Missoula County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier National Park | 131 mi (210 km) | 3 hr 33 min | Best as a weekend |
| Waterton Lakes National Park | 150 mi (242 km) | 4 hr 1 min | Best as a weekend |
| Yellowstone National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
| Grand Teton National Park | 267 mi (430 km) | 6 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kootenay National Park | 292 mi (470 km) | 7 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 331 mi (533 km) | 8 hr 17 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Banff National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yoho National Park | 332 mi (535 km) | 8 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mount Revelstoke National Park | 344 mi (554 km) | 8 hr 36 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier National Park | 345 mi (555 km) | 8 hr 37 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Missoula County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Missoula County?
Glacier National Park, about 131 mi (210 km) away and roughly 3 hr 33 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Missoula County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.