National parks near Hawaii County, Hawaii
The closest national park to Hawaii County, Hawaii is Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — about 24.1 mi (38.7 km) away, or roughly 53 min of driving.
2 parks are close enough to do as a day trip: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes and Haleakalā.
National parks near Hawaii County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park | 24.1 mi (38.7 km) | 53 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Haleakalā National Park | 87.9 mi (141 km) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 2371 mi (3816 km) | 56 hr 34 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 2372 mi (3817 km) | 56 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 2414 mi (3885 km) | 57 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 2462 mi (3962 km) | 58 hr 43 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 2488 mi (4004 km) | 59 hr 20 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Sequoia National Park | 2506 mi (4033 km) | 59 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kings Canyon National Park | 2509 mi (4038 km) | 59 hr 50 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 2512 mi (4043 km) | 59 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Hawaii County
- Hilo
- Kailua-Kona
- Hawaiian Paradise Park
- Kalaoa
- Waimea
- Hōlualoa
- Waikoloa
- Hawaiian Ocean View
- Hawaiian Beaches
- Mountain View
- Kahaluu-Keauhou
- Captain Cook
- Ainaloa
- Orchidlands Estates
- Hawaiian Acres
- Volcano
- Honaunau-Napoopoo
- Honalo
- Honoka‘a
- Kea‘au
- Kealakekua
- Pepeekeo
- Kapaau
- Leilani Estates
- Fern Acres
- Nanawale Estates
- Eden Roc
- Pāhala
- Pāpa‘ikou
- Kurtistown
- Wainaku
- Discovery Harbor
- Fern Forest
- Laupāhoehoe
- Hāwī
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Hawaii County?
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, about 24.1 mi (38.7 km) away and roughly 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Hawaii County in a day?
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Haleakalā National Park — all within about three hours' drive.