96 miles
Likewise, people ask, how far is the volcano from Kona?
51 miles
Subsequently, question is, how much time do you need at Volcano National Park? It takes about 40-60 minutes to park and walk the entire trail. If you go to the Volcano after that, maybe a 60-90 minute drive to the south each way. the volcano park itself another 60-90 minutes depending on how much time you spend in the visitors center and 2-3 places to stop and get out and walk around.
Herein, how far is Volcano National Park from Kona airport?
54 miles
Which airport is closest to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Hilo International Airport
Is it cheaper to fly into Kona or Hilo?
The Hilo flights tend to be a little longer and more expensive (but not by much), since the planes have to travel around the north side of the island. Both airports are very compact, but Kona is a little busier due to more flights in and out (and especially flights to the mainland).Is it safe to drive from Kona to Hilo?
Re: how safe will it be to drive at night from kona to Hilo? No, it's not a good idea at all. 9pm Hawaii time will be midnight (or close) your time so you will be tired. The roads going west to east are incredibly dark, windy,and prone to treacherous rains.Which is better Kona or Hilo?
Hilo is more affordable and has more local character. Hilo definitely feels less touristy than Kona, which is a good thing. Hilo has fewer beaches than Kona, and they are less popular. Hilo is more pedestrian-friendly, with more of a proper downtown area, whereas Kona isn't very walkable.What is the best time of year to visit the Big Island of Hawaii?
The best time to visit Hawaii's Big Island is between September and November. That's when the island's generally reasonable room rates take the most significant plunge.How long does it take to get from Hilo to Kona?
Big Island Hawaii Hilo Kona Drive Times
| Hilo | Kailua-Kona |
| Hilo | - | 77 / 1:45 |
| Honokaa | 43 / 1:00 | 54 / 1:15 |
| Kailua-Kona | 76 / 1:45 | - |
| Naalehu | 65 / 1:25 | 59 / 1:30 |
Is lava still flowing on the Big Island?
Currently, there are NO ACTIVE flows inside or outside of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See our 'What's Happening Now' section below for more information. Before 2018, you could just as easily have witnessed lava flows chewing on Chain of Craters Road as you could view a steam plume from afar.Is Kona safe?
Other than that, Kona is pretty safe and the people are very laid back and cool.Which side of Hawaii is the best?
From West to East of the Big Island. You'll want to stay in Kailua-Kona on the west side and Hilo (or Volcano) on the east side. If you have only allocated a week to visit the island, then four nights in Hilo and three in Kailua-Kona will suffice; use that same ratio for longer visits.Can you drive through Volcano National Park?
All roads in the park are two-wheel drive roadways and do not require four-wheel drive vehicles. Start your visit at the Kīlauea Visitor Center located just beyond the park's entrance station on the right. The park is open 24 hours daily, year round. Kīlauea Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..How long does it take to drive from Kona airport to Hilo?
approximately 1h 58m
Should I stay Hilo or volcano?
There is no reason to stay a night anywhere between Hilo/Volcano and Kona. From your other posts, it looks as if you are staying at the Mauna Lani. That is not in Kona and the best drive from Hilo may be over the east side, through Waimea. The Bird Park just west of Volcano is good for a short morning hike.How long does it take to get from Kona to Volcano National Park?
2 1/2 to 3 hours
How long does it take to drive from Hilo to Volcano National Park?
approximately 45 minutes
Does Kona have an active volcano?
There are five (!) active volcanoes in the state of Hawai'i: four on the Big Island (Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Hualalai and, still under water but ever growing, Loihi) and one on Maui (Haleakalā). The Kilauea volcano last erupted between 1983 and 2018, and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.How do I get from Kona airport to Hilo?
Since there is no direct Hele-On bus service between Hilo and Kona International Airport at Keahole, the best way to perform this trip is by taking a taxicab to either Kmart in Kailua-Kona or Prince Kuhio Plaza bus shelter located on OhuOhu Street in Hilo and then board the Hilo-Kona route.How do you get to Mauna Kea?
To reach the visitor station you have to follow Hwy 200 (Saddle road) until you get to the Mauna Kea access road (around mile marker 28, across the street from the Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot) and follow that road up. The visitor center is located ~halfway up the Maunakea volcano at 9.200 ft elevation.How do I get from Honolulu to Volcano National Park?
The quickest way to get from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is to fly and bus which costs $50 - $200 and takes 3h 58m. How far is it from Honolulu Airport (HNL) to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park? The distance between Honolulu Airport (HNL) and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is 217 miles. 
