Last updated: June 9, 2021
Thing to Do
See Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road
NPS Photo/J. Wei
The two primary roads in the park, Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road, travel through a variety of environments and cultural landscapes. Both roads are paved and do not require four-wheel drive.
Tours that outline sights and stops along the way are available in the NPS smartphone app and also on the park website.
Crater Rim Drive from Uēkahuna to the Devastation Trailhead parking lot is about 5.6 miles (9.0 km) one-way, taking about 20 minutes to drive without any stops.
Chain of Craters Road from Devastation Trailhead to to Hōlei Sea Arch is about 18.7 miles (30 km) one-way, taking about 30 minutes to drive without any stops.
Both roads can be driven in 2 hours roundtrip, though significantly more time is recommended to take in the scenery and history of this dynamic, ever-changing landscape.
Tours that outline sights and stops along the way are available in the NPS smartphone app and also on the park website.
Crater Rim Drive from Uēkahuna to the Devastation Trailhead parking lot is about 5.6 miles (9.0 km) one-way, taking about 20 minutes to drive without any stops.
Chain of Craters Road from Devastation Trailhead to to Hōlei Sea Arch is about 18.7 miles (30 km) one-way, taking about 30 minutes to drive without any stops.
Both roads can be driven in 2 hours roundtrip, though significantly more time is recommended to take in the scenery and history of this dynamic, ever-changing landscape.
Details
Duration
2-6 Hours
Activity
Scenic Driving
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Activity Fee
No
Park entrance fee applies. There are no additional activity fees.
Location
Start at Kīlauea Visitor Center
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Drive is on two-land paved road accessible to two wheel drive vehicles. Four wheel drive is not required.