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Haleakalā Crater Road, Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii
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Haleakalā Crater Road

Crater Road, HI 378 · Kula → Haleakalā Visitor Center

Intense20 mi50 min6,300 ft climbHigh point ≈ 9,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Haleakalā Crater Road, Highway 378, climbs from Kula to the Haleakalā Visitor Center in Haleakalā National Park. The summit is at 10,023 feet, and the park describes the drive as winding turns with mountain views. The route is Highway 37 to 377 to 378.

The park says the Summit District, from the entrance to the summit, is always open.

Along the way

  1. Kula (Haleakalā Highway)
  2. Haleakalā Visitor Center
Elevation
6,300 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 9,700 ft
KulaHaleakalā Visitor Center
Curves
Twisty most of the way
KulaHaleakalā Visitor Center
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Entry to the park from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. requires a sunrise reservation, which costs $1 per vehicle, booked on Recreation.gov. Visitors without one aren't admitted.
  • There's a park entrance fee: a standard private vehicle pass is valid for three days.
  • There are no gas stations or EV chargers in the park, and the last gas before the summit is in Pukalani.
  • Use extra caution in wind, rain or fog.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Haleakalā National Park: current conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Haleakalā Crater Road take to drive?

Haleakalā Crater Road from Kula to the visitor center is 20.5 miles and takes about 50 min, and it climbs about 6,300 feet.

Do you need a reservation to drive Haleakalā Crater Road?

Only for sunrise: the park requires a reservation to enter from 3 a.m. to 7 a.m., and it costs $1 per vehicle on Recreation.gov. There is also a park entrance fee.

Is there gas on Haleakalā Crater Road?

No. The park has no gas stations or EV charging, and the last gas before the summit is in Pukalani.

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Map of Haleakalā Crater Road, from Kula to Haleakalā Visitor Center