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

The estimated driving distance from Hālawa Heights, HI to Kekaha, HI is about 153 miles (246.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST.
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Road
152.99 mi
03h 10m · estimated
Flight
122.39 mi
196.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.39 mi
Kilometers
196.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
152.99 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
246.22 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kekaha
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 PM HST
Return by in Hālawa Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 10:51 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hālawa Heights
2026-04-16T16:30
Arrive Kekaha
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 PM HST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM HST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hālawa Heights
9:00 PM HST
Early departure recommended

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
61.2 mi
01h 35m
To Kekaha
91.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
Kekaha Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Hanapēpē Heights as the closest live forecast in the Kauai County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights and Kekaha.

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mākaha
01h 35m from Hālawa Heights
Leave By
10:38 AM HST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Hālawa Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kekaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153 miles (246.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mākaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Hālawa Heights and 91.8 miles from Kekaha.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 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 Kekaha.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hālawa Heights and Kekaha. Straight-line distance: 122.39 mi (196.97 km).

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#1 Hālawa Heights

Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States

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

#2 Kekaha

City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population3,537
Coordinates21.9668600, -159.7118600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hālawa Heights (-157.91388, 21.37848)
End: Kekaha (-159.71186, 21.96686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.44 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
10.8 gal · 40.88 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.83 $57.65
Premium $5.57 $30.06 $60.11
Diesel $6.37 $34.38 $68.75

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 Kekaha. The current time is 16:30:10.

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.