National Parks Near Overland Park, Kansas

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 57 national parks near Overland Park. The closest park is just 9.1 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

57
Parks Within Range
3
Within 100 Miles
9.1
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Overland Park

⭐ Closest
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
9.1 mi (~11 min)

Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Independence, Missouri
National Historic Site
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
54.1 mi (~1 hr 5 min)

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Topeka, Kansas
National Historical Park
Fort Scott National Historic Site
78.7 mi (~1 hr 34 min)

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott, Kansas
National Historic Site

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Overland Park

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
108.9 mi (~2 hr 11 min)

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Strong City, Kansas
National Preserve
George Washington Carver National Monument
138.9 mi (~2 hr 47 min)

George Washington Carver National Monument

Diamond, Missouri
National Monument
Homestead National Historical Park
146.2 mi (~2 hr 55 min)

Homestead National Historical Park

Beatrice, Nebraska
National Historical Park
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield
147 mi (~2 hr 56 min)

Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

Republic, Missouri
National Battlefield
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
171.1 mi (~3 hr 25 min)

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Omaha, Iowa
National Historic Trail
Pea Ridge National Military Park
178.1 mi (~3 hr 34 min)

Pea Ridge National Military Park

Garfield, Arkansas
National Military Park

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Overland Park

New Philadelphia National Historic Site
204.3 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Buffalo National River
225 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Buffalo National River

Arkansas
National River
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
225.1 mi (~4 hr 30 min)

Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Missouri
National Scenic Riverways
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
234.6 mi (~4 hr 42 min)

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Missouri
National Historic Site
Gateway Arch National Park
242.5 mi (~4 hr 51 min)

Gateway Arch National Park

Missouri
National Park
Fort Smith National Historic Site
248.7 mi (~4 hr 58 min)

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas
National Historic Site
Fort Larned National Historic Site
251.8 mi (~5 hr 2 min)

Fort Larned National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
254.9 mi (~5 hr 6 min)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Iowa
National Historic Site
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
259.7 mi (~5 hr 12 min)

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Missouri
National Historical Park
Nicodemus National Historic Site
266.4 mi (~5 hr 20 min)

Nicodemus National Historic Site

Kansas
National Historic Site
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
274.2 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Illinois
National Historic Site
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
274.4 mi (~5 hr 29 min)

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Illinois
National Monument

Planning Your Visit from Overland Park

Overland Park is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 3 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Harry S Truman National Historic Site is your closest option at just 9.1 miles—approximately 11 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.

Guided Tours Near Overland Park

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