How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Kahuku, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Kahuku, HI is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Kahuku.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Kahuku.
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Start on Hulumanu Street
116 m · 19 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 36 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 19 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 26 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Continue on Kahuapaani Street
792 ft · 24 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Turn left onto Ulune Street
126 m · 18 sec · Ulune Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I H-1 West: Pearl City
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Milliani, Wahiawa
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wahiawa
1564 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
8.5 mi · 16 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn straight onto Joseph Leong Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Joseph Leong Highway
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
13.5 mi · 27 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left
135 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Kahuku.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kamehameha Highway
Continue on Kamehameha Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hālawa Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Kahuku.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Kahuku?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Whitmore Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Hālawa Heights and 18.8 miles from Kahuku.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Hālawa Heights and Scattered Rain Showers near Kahuku.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Kahuku. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.82 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kahuku
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 21.6804800, -157.9523700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kahuku (-157.95237, 21.68048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $6.58 | $13.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
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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