National parks near Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Waukesha — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Waukesha County, Wisconsin is Indiana Dunes National Park — about 112 mi (181 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 7 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Waukesha County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 112 mi (181 km) | 3 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Point Pelee National Park | 299 mi (481 km) | 7 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gateway Arch National Park | 322 mi (519 km) | 8 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 350 mi (563 km) | 8 hr 44 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Bruce Peninsula National Park | 360 mi (579 km) | 8 hr 58 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 363 mi (584 km) | 9 hr 3 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 377 mi (607 km) | 9 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Mammoth Cave National Park | 419 mi (675 km) | 10 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Georgian Bay Islands National Park | 434 mi (698 km) | 10 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 439 mi (707 km) | 10 hr 51 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Waukesha County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Waukesha County?
Indiana Dunes National Park, about 112 mi (181 km) away and roughly 3 hr 7 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Waukesha County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.