How far is Hilo, HI from Hawaiian Acres, HI?
The driving distance from Hilo, HI to Hawaiian Acres, HI is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilo and Hawaiian Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilo and Hawaiian Acres.
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Start on Lehua Street
101 m · 16 sec · Lehua Street
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Turn right onto Puueo Street
1406 ft · 56 sec · Puueo Street
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Turn right onto Wailuku Drive
120 m · 18 sec · Wailuku Drive
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Turn left onto Kinoʻole Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Kinoʻole Street
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Turn left onto West Puainako Street
1245 ft · 32 sec · West Puainako Street
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Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kanoelehua Avenue
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Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Continue on Volcano Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Volcano Road
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Turn left onto Kuauli Road
1624 ft · 1 min · Kuauli Road
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Turn right onto A Road
1620 ft · 1 min · A Road
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Continue on 8 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 8 Road
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Turn right onto C Road
1785 ft · 1 min · C Road
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Turn left onto Opeapea Road
1 mi · 4 min · Opeapea Road
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Turn right onto D Road
2049 ft · 4 min · D Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · D Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilo and Hawaiian Acres.
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.
Mamalahoa Highway
Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
4.02 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilo and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hawaiian Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilo to Hawaiian Acres?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 7.9 miles from Hilo and 7.8 miles from Hawaiian Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hilo and Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hawaiian Acres.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilo and Hawaiian Acres. Straight-line distance: 13.49 mi (21.71 km).
#1 Hilo
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
| Population | 43,263 |
| Coordinates | 19.7299100, -155.0907300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawaiian Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 2,700 |
| Coordinates | 19.5380600, -155.0522200 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawaiian Acres (-155.05222, 19.53806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
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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