How far is Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI from Kealakekua, HI?
The driving distance from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Kealakekua, HI is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Kealakekua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Kealakekua.
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Start on 13th Avenue
1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
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Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Continue on Kanoelehua Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kanoelehua Avenue
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Turn left onto Puainako Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Puainako Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Komohana Street
68 m · 6 sec · Komohana Street
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Turn left onto Puainako Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Puainako Street
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Continue on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 1 hr · Daniel K. Inouye Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway
21.4 mi · 32 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn straight onto Palani Road
3 mi · 5 min · Palani Road
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Turn left onto Henry Street
1991 ft · 59 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway
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Continue on Kuakini Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Kuakini Highway
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Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn right onto Kealaola Street
652 ft · 48 sec · Kealaola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kealaola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Kealakekua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Continue on Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawaiian Paradise Park and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Kealakekua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park to Kealakekua?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Waikoloa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park and 49.3 miles from Kealakekua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:40 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hawaiian Paradise Park and Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers near Kealakekua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Kealakekua. Straight-line distance: 62.02 mi (99.81 km).
#1 Hawaiian Paradise Park
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 11,404 |
| Coordinates | 19.5933300, -154.9730600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kealakekua
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,019 |
| Coordinates | 19.5208300, -155.9225000 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kealakekua (-155.9225, 19.52083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
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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