How far is Ka‘a‘awa, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Ka‘a‘awa, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ka‘a‘awa and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ka‘a‘awa and Honolulu.
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Start on Kekio Road
58 m · 24 sec · Kekio Road
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Turn left onto Polinalina Road
62 m · 25 sec · Polinalina Road
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Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
8.2 mi · 18 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Turn right onto Likelike Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Likelike Highway
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Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North School Street
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Turn right onto Liliha Street
775 ft · 19 sec · Liliha Street
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Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard
3236 ft · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 21 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ka‘a‘awa and Honolulu.
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
Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
8.23 mi · 00h 18m
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 Ka‘a‘awa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ka‘a‘awa to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
He‘eia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Ka‘a‘awa and 11.6 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 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 Chance Rain Showers around Ka‘a‘awa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ka‘a‘awa and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.53 km).
#1 Ka‘a‘awa
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 21.5544500, -157.8510300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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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