How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Hanapēpē, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Hanapēpē, HI is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
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Road
142.43 mi
02h 57m · estimated
Flight
113.94 mi
183.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.94 mi
Kilometers
183.37 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
142.43 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
229.22 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanapēpē
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM HST
Return by in Hālawa Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:51 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hālawa Heights
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Hanapēpē
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM HST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hālawa Heights
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mākaha
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Hālawa Heights
57 mi
01h 28m
To Hanapēpē
85.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

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Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM HST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM HST
Wind
13 mph E

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mākaha
01h 28m from Hālawa Heights
Leave By
12:34 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanapēpē.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Hanapēpē?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mākaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Hālawa Heights and 85.4 miles from Hanapēpē.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hanapēpē.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Hanapēpē. Straight-line distance: 113.94 mi (183.37 km).

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#1 Hālawa Heights

Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States

Population13,408
Coordinates21.3784800, -157.9138800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Hanapēpē

#2 Hanapēpē

City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population2,638
Coordinates21.9073300, -159.5944000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hālawa Heights (-157.91388, 21.37848)
End: Hanapēpē (-159.5944, 21.90733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $24.90
Round trip
$49.81
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.90 $49.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.85 $53.70
Premium $5.57 $28.00 $55.99
Diesel $6.37 $32.02 $64.04

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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There is no time difference between Hālawa Heights and Hanapēpē. The current time is 06:56:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.