How far is ‘Ele‘ele, HI from Kapa‘a, HI?
The driving distance from ‘Ele‘ele, HI to Kapa‘a, HI is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kapa‘a.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ele‘ele and Kapa‘a.
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Start on Uliuli Road
26 m · 10 sec · Uliuli Road
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Turn left onto Eleele Road
708 ft · 33 sec · Eleele Road
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Turn left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
15.5 mi · 23 min · Kaumualiʻi Highway
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Continue on Kuhio Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Kuhio Highway
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Kauwila Street
29 m · 5 sec · Kauwila Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kauwila Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kapa‘a.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kaumualiʻi Highway
Turn left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
15.5 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving ‘Ele‘ele and Scattered Rain Showers near Kapa‘a.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from ‘Ele‘ele to Kapa‘a?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Puhi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from ‘Ele‘ele and 12.5 miles from Kapa‘a.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around ‘Ele‘ele and Scattered Rain Showers near Kapa‘a.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kapa‘a. Straight-line distance: 20.52 mi (33.03 km).
#1 ‘Ele‘ele
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,390 |
| Coordinates | 21.9073800, -159.5832200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kapa‘a
Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States
| Population | 10,699 |
| Coordinates | 22.0752100, -159.3189500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kauwila Street (-159.318922, 22.075346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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