National parks near Kauai County, Hawaii
The closest national park to Kauai County, Hawaii is Haleakalā National Park — about 230 mi (370 km) away, or roughly 5 hr 53 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Kauai County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haleakalā National Park | 230 mi (370 km) | 5 hr 53 min | Best as a weekend |
| Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park | 330 mi (531 km) | 8 hr 15 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Redwood National Park | 2450 mi (3943 km) | 58 hr 26 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pinnacles National Park | 2496 mi (4018 km) | 59 hr 32 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 2532 mi (4075 km) | 60 hr 23 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Lassen Volcanic National Park | 2554 mi (4110 km) | 60 hr 53 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Channel Islands National Park | 2562 mi (4123 km) | 61 hr 5 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gwaii Haanas National Park | 2571 mi (4138 km) | 61 hr 18 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Crater Lake National Park | 2583 mi (4157 km) | 61 hr 35 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Yosemite National Park | 2605 mi (4192 km) | 62 hr 6 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Kauai County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Kauai County?
Haleakalā National Park, about 230 mi (370 km) away and roughly 5 hr 53 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Kauai County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.