National parks near McPherson County, South Dakota
McPherson County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Leola — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to McPherson County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 222 mi (357 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 42 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near McPherson County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 222 mi (357 km) | 5 hr 42 min | Best as a weekend |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 232 mi (373 km) | 5 hr 56 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wind Cave National Park | 268 mi (431 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 343 mi (553 km) | 8 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 359 mi (578 km) | 8 hr 57 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 475 mi (764 km) | 11 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 504 mi (811 km) | 12 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 517 mi (832 km) | 12 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yellowstone National Park | 568 mi (914 km) | 13 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grand Teton National Park | 591 mi (951 km) | 14 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in McPherson County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to McPherson County?
Badlands National Park, about 222 mi (357 km) away and roughly 5 hr 42 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from McPherson County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.