How far is Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI from Hilo, HI?

The driving distance from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Hilo, HI is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.65 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.15 mi
19.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.15 mi
Kilometers
19.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.65 mi
Kilometers
26.79 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilo
Wed, Apr 22, 5:15 PM HST
Return by in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Wed, Apr 22, 5:45 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Paradise Park
2026-04-22T16:45
Arrive Hilo
Wed, Apr 22, 5:15 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Paradise Park
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kea‘au
HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

From Hawaiian Paradise Park
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Hilo
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM HST
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM HST
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hilo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hilo.

  1. 1

    Start on 13th Avenue

    1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kanoelehua Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Kanoelehua Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kamehameha Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Kamehameha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Wailuku Drive

    151 m · 24 sec · Wailuku Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Puueo Street

    1406 ft · 57 sec · Puueo Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lehua Street

    101 m · 15 sec · Lehua Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lehua Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hilo.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kanoelehua Avenue
3.73 mi · 22%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 19%
Mamalahoa Highway
2.91 mi · 17%
Kaloli Drive
2.36 mi · 14%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
2.19 mi · 13%
Kamehameha Avenue
1.68 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

Kanoelehua Avenue

Continue on Kanoelehua Avenue

3.73 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kea‘au
00h 14m from Hawaiian Paradise Park
Leave By
7:30 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Hawaiian Paradise Park and Mostly Sunny near Hilo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park to Hilo?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 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?

Kea‘au is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park and 8.3 miles from Hilo.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 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 Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hawaiian Paradise Park and Mostly Sunny near Hilo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hilo. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.56 km).

Hawaiian Paradise Park

#1 Hawaiian Paradise Park

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,404
Coordinates19.5933300, -154.9730600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Hilo

#2 Hilo

Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States

Population43,263
Coordinates19.7299100, -155.0907300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawaiian Paradise Park (-154.97306, 19.59333)
End: Hilo (-155.09073, 19.72991)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
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.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Hilo. The current time is 16:45:27.

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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.