How far is Honolulu, HI from Kahalu‘u, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Kahalu‘u, HI is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Kahalu‘u.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Kahalu‘u.
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Start on the route
70 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
83 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Richards Street
868 ft · 29 sec · Richards Street
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Turn right onto Queen Street
1180 ft · 28 sec · Queen Street
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Continue on Queen Street
112 m · 7 sec · Queen Street
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Turn straight onto Bethel Street
1602 ft · 43 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn slight left
87 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
2019 ft · 47 sec · Nuuanu Avenue
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Turn left onto North School Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North School Street
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Turn right onto Likelike Highway
6.6 mi · 12 min · Likelike Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kahekili Highway
2756 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
1517 ft · 43 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Waihee Road
1327 ft · 58 sec · Waihee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waihee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Kahalu‘u.
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.
Likelike Highway
Turn right onto Likelike Highway
6.64 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Kahalu‘u.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Kahalu‘u?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Kaneohe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Honolulu and 7.5 miles from Kahalu‘u.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:26 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Kahalu‘u.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Kahalu‘u. Straight-line distance: 10.45 mi (16.81 km).
#1 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kahalu‘u
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,738 |
| Coordinates | 21.4575900, -157.8443100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kahalu‘u (-157.84431, 21.45759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $2.62 | $5.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
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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