The Kansas City area is extremely centrally located within the U.S. That means if you want to take a road trip, you’re in a great starting place. Many other cities and interesting sights are just a few hours drive away from KC. With warmer weather on its way, it’s a great idea to take a fun road trip in your Chevrolet in the late spring or the summer.
4 Great Destinations to Visit from KC
Omaha, NE
Omaha is the closest of the destination cities mentioned here, so it can be great for either a short visit over a weekend or a day trip, depending on what you want to do. You could visit the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, which is one of the top zoos in the nation. If you prefer museums, there’s El Museo Latino, which chronicles Latino history in the Midwest, and the Joslyn Art Museum, which houses tons of beautiful pieces of art in gorgeous pink marble buildings. Omaha also has multiple historic neighborhoods, such as Blackstone, Dundee, and Aksarben Village, if you prefer to wander around rather than visit one particular site.
Travel Distance: 185 miles (2 hrs., 45 min.)
St. Louis, MO
This destination is just across the state of Missouri from Kansas City, and you can get there pretty directly via I-70. Visitors most often visit the Gateway Arch or take in a baseball game at Busch Stadium, but there’s so much more to do in St. Louis than that. One of the best places to visit is Forest Park, and not just because it has walking and biking trails, golf courses, and tennis courts. Forest Park is also home to multiple museums and other venues, such as the St. Louis Zoo, and they all have free general admission for the public. That means you could visit the Zoo, the Science Center, the Missouri History Museum, and more without having to pull out your wallet. Because of this and other factors, such as St. Louis’s low-cost of living, this midsize city makes for a great inexpensive road trip destination.
Travel Distance: 248 miles (3 hrs., 47 min.)
Springfield, IL
Springfield, IL is a bit smaller than the other destination cities described here, but while it’s smaller in size, it’s big on history. It has multiple sites dedicated to the life and history of Abraham Lincoln, such as the Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum, Lincoln’s Tomb, and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. You can also explore Illinois state history in places like the Illinois State Museum. There are plenty of other sites and attractions that cover other parts of history, as well.
Travel Distance: 311 miles (4 hrs., 41 min.)
Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City is so much more than the capital city of Oklahoma. It has undergone a recent rebirth that has allowed lots of wonderful restaurants to emerge, so great food is always nearby when you visit this city. If you want to explore that element of the city, Bricktown is a great place to start, with its nightlife and eateries. Oklahoma City also has plenty of interesting sites to see, such as the Myriad Botanical Garden and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Travel Distance: 350 miles (4 hrs., 59 min.)
Drive Through Your Next Road Trip with a Chevy from McCarthy
If you’re looking for a reliable vehicle that can get you to and from one of these destinations or somewhere farther away, check out our new and used Chevrolet inventory in Overland Park. Browse our inventory online first and then reach out to us online or at (866) 453-2062 to start the purchase process. Once you do, our team will work with you to find the right Chevy model to take you on your road trips or your daily trips around town.
