How far is ‘Ele‘ele, HI from Kekaha, HI?
The driving distance from ‘Ele‘ele, HI to Kekaha, HI is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kekaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between ‘Ele‘ele and Kekaha.
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Start on Uliuli Road
26 m · 4 sec · Uliuli Road
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Turn right onto Eleele Road
958 ft · 47 sec · Eleele Road
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Turn right onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
10 mi · 16 min · Kaumualiʻi Highway
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Turn right onto Kala Road
153 m · 24 sec · Kala Road
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Turn right onto Mahiko Place
131 m · 47 sec · Mahiko Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mahiko Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kekaha.
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 right onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
10 mi · 00h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Kekaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from ‘Ele‘ele to Kekaha?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Waimea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from ‘Ele‘ele and 5.2 miles from Kekaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:56 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around ‘Ele‘ele and Mostly Sunny near Kekaha.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between ‘Ele‘ele and Kekaha. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.83 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 Kekaha
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 3,537 |
| Coordinates | 21.9668600, -159.7118600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahiko Place (-159.711739, 21.967022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.98 | $3.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
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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