How far is Honoka‘a, HI from Kalaoa, HI?

The driving distance from Honoka‘a, HI to Kalaoa, HI is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
47.21 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.3 mi
66.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.21 mi
Kilometers
75.97 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kalaoa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM HST
Return by in Honoka‘a
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honoka‘a
2026-04-23T00:29
Arrive Kalaoa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM HST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM HST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honoka‘a
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
Waikoloa
HI

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Honoka‘a
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Kalaoa
23.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM HST
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM HST
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Honoka‘a and Kalaoa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Honoka‘a and Kalaoa.

  1. 1

    Start on Koa Street

    42 m · 16 sec · Koa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kika Street

    99 m · 38 sec · Kika Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mamane Street

    993 ft · 25 sec · Mamane Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Plumeria Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Plumeria Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway

    46 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Mamalahoa Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mahilani Drive

    1115 ft · 49 sec · Mahilani Drive

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mahilani Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Honoka‘a and Kalaoa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mamalahoa Highway
46 mi · 97%
Plumeria Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Mahilani Drive
0.21 mi
Mamane Street
0.19 mi
Kika Street
0.06 mi
Koa Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Mamalahoa Highway

Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway

46 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waikoloa
00h 31m from Honoka‘a
Leave By
4:26 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Honoka‘a and Sunny near Kalaoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Honoka‘a to Kalaoa?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 23.5 miles from Honoka‘a and 23.6 miles from Kalaoa.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:26 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Honoka‘a and Sunny near Kalaoa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honoka‘a and Kalaoa. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 km).

Honoka‘a

#1 Honoka‘a

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

Population2,258
Coordinates20.0793100, -155.4669100
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Kalaoa

#2 Kalaoa

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population9,644
Coordinates19.7286100, -155.9816700
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Koa Street (-155.466758, 20.079648)
End: Mahilani Drive (-155.981618, 19.728248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $5.57 $9.30 $18.59
Diesel $6.37 $10.63 $21.26

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 Honoka‘a and Kalaoa. The current time is 00:29:39.

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.