National parks near Minnehaha County, South Dakota
The closest national park to Minnehaha County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 289 mi (465 km) away, or roughly 7 hr 18 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Minnehaha County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 289 mi (465 km) | 7 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 338 mi (544 km) | 8 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 388 mi (624 km) | 9 hr 38 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 403 mi (649 km) | 9 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 482 mi (775 km) | 11 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 503 mi (809 km) | 12 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 507 mi (816 km) | 12 hr 27 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 511 mi (822 km) | 12 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 529 mi (851 km) | 12 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 610 mi (982 km) | 14 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Minnehaha County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Minnehaha County?
Badlands National Park, about 289 mi (465 km) away and roughly 7 hr 18 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Minnehaha County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.