How far is Hau‘ula, HI from Honolulu, HI?

The driving distance from Hau‘ula, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.48 mi
00h 54m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM HST
Return by in Hau‘ula
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hau‘ula
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Honolulu
Sun, Apr 19, 5:10 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hau‘ula
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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
Kahalu‘u
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Hau‘ula
14.6 mi
00h 27m
To Honolulu
14.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hau‘ula and Honolulu.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hau‘ula and Honolulu.

  1. 1

    Start on Kamehameha Highway

    14.8 mi · 32 min · Kamehameha Highway

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Kahekili Highway

    4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Likelike Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Likelike Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North School Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North School Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Liliha Street

    775 ft · 19 sec · Liliha Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard

    3236 ft · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pali Highway

    1117 ft · 19 sec · Pali Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bishop Street

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South King Street

    1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Likelike Street

    94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    91 m · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hau‘ula and Honolulu.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kamehameha Highway
14.8 mi · 50%
Likelike Highway
7.15 mi · 24%
Kahekili Highway
4.37 mi · 15%
North School Street
1.21 mi · 4%
North Vineyard Boulevard
0.61 mi · 2%
South King Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kamehameha Highway

Start on Kamehameha Highway

14.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kahalu‘u
00h 27m from Hau‘ula
Leave By
4:40 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hau‘ula and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hau‘ula to Honolulu?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Kahalu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Hau‘ula and 14.9 miles from Honolulu.

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 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hau‘ula and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hau‘ula and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.84 km).

Hau‘ula

#1 Hau‘ula

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population4,148
Coordinates21.6076000, -157.9086800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Honolulu

#2 Honolulu

The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.

Population371,657
Coordinates21.3069400, -157.8583300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 83 (-157.908439, 21.607808)
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.55 $11.10
Premium $5.57 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $6.37 $6.62 $13.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hau‘ula and Honolulu. The current time is 04:15:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.