How far is Hana, HI from Wailea, HI?
The driving distance from Hana, HI to Wailea, HI is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maui 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 Hana and Wailea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hana and Wailea.
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Start on Kauiki Street
38 m · 7 sec · Kauiki Street
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Turn right onto Hana Highway
49.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Hana Highway
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Turn left onto Kahului Airport Access Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kahului Airport Access Road
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Turn left onto South Puunene Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · South Puunene Avenue
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Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Maui Veterans Highway
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Continue on Piilani Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Piilani Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Piilani Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Piilani Highway
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Turn right onto Okolani Drive
2762 ft · 1 min · Okolani Drive
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Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
2926 ft · 1 min · Wailea Alanui Drive
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Turn right
24 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
158 m · 46 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 25 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 Hana and Wailea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hana Highway
Turn right onto Hana Highway
49.3 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hana and Mostly Sunny near Wailea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hana to Wailea?
The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Makawao is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.3 miles from Hana and 32 miles from Wailea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 1:48 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hana and Mostly Sunny near Wailea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hana and Wailea. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.58 km).
#1 Hana
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 20.7580600, -155.9902800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wailea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 5,938 |
| Coordinates | 20.6897300, -156.4419000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-156.4422, 20.689725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
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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