How far is Honolulu, HI from Lā‘ie, HI?
The driving distance from Honolulu, HI to Lā‘ie, HI is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honolulu and Lā‘ie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu and Lā‘ie.
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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
17.1 mi · 37 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Continue on State Highway 83
2568 ft · 2 min · State Highway 83
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Turn left onto Naniloa Loop
118 m · 15 sec · Naniloa Loop
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Turn right onto Iosepa Street
110 m · 21 sec · Iosepa Street
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Turn left onto Moana Street
557 ft · 19 sec · Moana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Honolulu and Lā‘ie.
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.
Kamehameha Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
17.1 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Lā‘ie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Honolulu to Lā‘ie?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Kahalu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Honolulu and 16.2 miles from Lā‘ie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Honolulu and Chance Rain Showers near Lā‘ie.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honolulu and Lā‘ie. Straight-line distance: 23.75 mi (38.22 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 Lā‘ie
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 21.6454700, -157.9225000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lā‘ie (-157.9225, 21.64547)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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