National parks near Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Madison — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Dane County, Wisconsin is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 154 mi (247 km) away, or roughly 4 hr 5 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Dane County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 154 mi (247 km) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 310 mi (499 km) | 7 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Point Pelee National Park | 358 mi (576 km) | 8 hr 56 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 396 mi (637 km) | 9 hr 49 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 411 mi (661 km) | 10 hr 10 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 413 mi (665 km) | 10 hr 14 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 421 mi (678 km) | 10 hr 25 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 442 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 489 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Dane County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Dane County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 154 mi (247 km) away and roughly 4 hr 5 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Dane County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.