How far is Hālawa Heights, HI from Kapolei, HI?
The driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Kapolei, HI is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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
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Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hālawa Heights and Kapolei.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Kapolei.
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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 left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Makakilo Drive
1614 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Kapolei, Kalaeloa
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Makakilo Drive
1153 ft · 35 sec · Makakilo Drive
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Turn left onto Farrington Highway
1335 ft · 27 sec · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Kealanani Avenue
3067 ft · 1 min · Kealanani Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kama'aha Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · Kama'aha Avenue
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Turn left onto Kekuilani Loop
134 m · 18 sec · Kekuilani Loop
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Turn right onto Opuku Street
723 ft · 30 sec · Opuku Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kalehuna Street
36 m · 4 sec · Kalehuna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kalehuna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hālawa Heights and Kapolei.
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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Hālawa Heights and Mostly Sunny near Kapolei.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hālawa Heights to Kapolei?
The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Waipahu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Hālawa Heights and 7.6 miles from Kapolei.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hālawa Heights and Mostly Sunny near Kapolei.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Kapolei. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).
#1 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kapolei
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 21.3355500, -158.0582000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Kapolei (-158.0582, 21.33555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
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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