National Parks Near Indianapolis, Indiana

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 138 national parks near Indianapolis. The closest park is just 98.8 miles away—perfect for a weekend getaway.

138
Parks Within Range
1
Within 100 Miles
98.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Indianapolis

⭐ Closest
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
98.8 mi (~1 hr 59 min)

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

Cincinnati, Ohio
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Indianapolis

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
105.4 mi (~2 hr 6 min)

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

Vincennes, Indiana
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
109.1 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton, Ohio
National Historical Park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
120.4 mi (~2 hr 24 min)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Wilberforce, Ohio
National Monument
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
122.6 mi (~2 hr 27 min)

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln City, Indiana
National Memorial
Indiana Dunes National Park
138.2 mi (~2 hr 46 min)

Indiana Dunes National Park

Porter, Indiana
National Park
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
153.1 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Hodgenville, Kentucky
National Historical Park
Pullman National Historical Park
153.2 mi (~3 hr 4 min)

Pullman National Historical Park

Chicago, Illinois
National Historical Park
Camp Nelson National Monument
160 mi (~3 hr 12 min)

Camp Nelson National Monument

Nicholasville, Kentucky
National Monument
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
166.9 mi (~3 hr 20 min)

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

Chillicothe, Ohio
National Historical Park
Mammoth Cave National Park
177.6 mi (~3 hr 33 min)

Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
National Park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
185 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield, Illinois
National Monument
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
185.2 mi (~3 hr 42 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Springfield, Illinois
National Historic Site

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Indianapolis

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
201.8 mi (~4 hr 2 min)

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Kentucky
National Monument
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
207.6 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

Michigan
National Battlefield Park
Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial
218.4 mi (~4 hr 22 min)

Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial

Ohio
Memorial
Gateway Arch National Park
229.8 mi (~4 hr 36 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
237.7 mi (~4 hr 45 min)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Kentucky
National River & Recreation Area
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
239.9 mi (~4 hr 48 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
242.8 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
246 mi (~4 hr 55 min)

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Kentucky
National Battlefield
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
255.2 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
257.5 mi (~5 hr 9 min)

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Kentucky
National Historical Park
First Ladies National Historic Site
261.9 mi (~5 hr 14 min)

First Ladies National Historic Site

Ohio
National Historic Site
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
262.1 mi (~5 hr 15 min)

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio
National Park

Planning Your Visit from Indianapolis

Indianapolis is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 1 park within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. William Howard Taft National Historic Site is your closest option at just 98.8 miles—approximately 1 hr 59 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

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