How far is Honolulu, HI from Kapolei, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Kapolei, HI is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Kapolei.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Kapolei.
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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
993 ft · 20 sec · Nuuanu Avenue
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Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Continue on Halona Street
709 ft · 12 sec · Halona Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I H1 West: Fort Shafter, Airport
635 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lunalilo Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lunalilo Freeway
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Continue on Lunalilo Freeway
151 m · 9 sec · Lunalilo Freeway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.3 mi · 14 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Makakilo Drive
1614 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Kapolei, Kalaeloa
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Makakilo Drive
1153 ft · 35 sec · Makakilo Drive
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Turn left onto Farrington Highway
1335 ft · 27 sec · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Kealanani Avenue
3067 ft · 1 min · Kealanani Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kama'aha Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · Kama'aha Avenue
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Turn left onto Kekuilani Loop
134 m · 18 sec · Kekuilani Loop
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Turn right onto Opuku Street
723 ft · 30 sec · Opuku Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kalehuna Street
36 m · 4 sec · Kalehuna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kalehuna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Kapolei.
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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 leaving Honolulu and Sunny near Kapolei.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Kapolei?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Waimalu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Honolulu and 11.5 miles from Kapolei.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:18 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Honolulu and Sunny near Kapolei.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Kapolei. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 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 Kapolei
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 21.3355500, -158.0582000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Kapolei (-158.0582, 21.33555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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