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.
Haleakalā National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Redwood National Park
Pinnacles National Park
Katmai National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Best time to visit Haleakalā National Park. Getting to Haleakalā National Park. Camping at Haleakalā National Park. Timed entry and tours at Haleakalā National Park.
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.