How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Kailua, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Kailua, HI is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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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 Kailua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Kailua.
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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 · 34 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 17 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
1301 ft · 36 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Moanalua Freeway
896 ft · 15 sec · Moanalua Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
1976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
12.7 mi · 18 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 65: Kailua
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Mokapu Road
1553 ft · 44 sec · Mokapu Road
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Continue on Mokapu Boulevard
1503 ft · 47 sec · Mokapu Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oneawa Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Oneawa Street
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Turn left onto Kainui Drive
1969 ft · 56 sec · Kainui Drive
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Turn right onto North Kainalu Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · North Kainalu Drive
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Turn left onto Mookua Street
540 ft · 31 sec · Mookua Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mookua Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Kailua.
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.
John A. Burns Freeway
Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
12.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kailua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Kailua?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Kaneohe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Hālawa Heights and 8.3 miles from Kailua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:32 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers around Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kailua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Kailua. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kailua
Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 38,635 |
| Coordinates | 21.4024100, -157.7405400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kailua (-157.74054, 21.40241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
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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