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

The estimated driving distance from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Waimea, HI is about 406.5 miles (654.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM HST.
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Road
406.5 mi
07h 07m · estimated
Flight
344.49 mi
554.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.49 mi
Kilometers
554.4 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
406.5 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
654.2 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waimea
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM HST
Return by in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawaiian Paradise Park
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Waimea
Sun, Apr 19, 2:05 PM HST
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM HST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM HST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:44 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hawaiian Paradise Park
8:00 PM HST
Overnight-style route

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
Lanai City
HI

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Hawaiian Paradise Park
172.2 mi
03h 33m
To Waimea
234.3 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
Waimea Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Overnight
Using Hanapēpē Heights as the closest live forecast in the Kauai County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM HST
Wind
13 mph E

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
344.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanai City
03h 33m from Hawaiian Paradise Park
Leave By
9:44 PM HST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hawaiian Paradise Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waimea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.5 miles (654.2 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lanai City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park and 234.3 miles from Waimea.

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

The direct path is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 7:30 AM HST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.00 one way or $141.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hawaiian Paradise Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waimea.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawaiian Paradise Park and Waimea. Straight-line distance: 344.49 mi (554.4 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
Waimea

#2 Waimea

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

Population11,687
Coordinates21.9570700, -159.6689300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Hawaiian Paradise Park (-154.97306, 19.59333)
End: Waimea (-159.66893, 21.95707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.34 gal
54.3 L · about $71.00
Round trip
$141.99
28.68 gal · 108.6 L
Estimated CO2
127.4 kg one way
Round trip: 254.9 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $71.00 $141.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $76.55 $153.09
Premium $5.57 $79.82 $159.63
Diesel $6.37 $91.29 $182.58

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 Hawaiian Paradise Park and Waimea. The current time is 06:57:48.

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.