How far is Kaanapali Landing, HI from Lahaina, HI?
The driving distance from Kaanapali Landing, HI to Lahaina, HI is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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.
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kaanapali Landing and Lahaina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaanapali Landing and Lahaina.
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Start on Kolepa Place
94 m · 16 sec · Kolepa Place
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Turn left onto Kalapu Drive
1760 ft · 1 min · Kalapu Drive
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Turn left onto Puukolii Road
43 m · 11 sec · Puukolii Road
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Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway
3 mi · 6 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto Front Street
1.4 km · 4 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Kenui Street
1063 ft · 47 sec · Kenui Street
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
3237 ft · 2 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto Dickenson Street
568 ft · 29 sec · Dickenson Street
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Turn left onto Waine'e Street
43 m · 8 sec · Waine'e Street
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Turn right
25 m · 6 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 Kaanapali Landing and Lahaina.
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.
Honoapiilani Highway
Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway
2.98 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Kaanapali Landing and Mostly Sunny near Lahaina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kaanapali Landing to Lahaina?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Kā‘anapali is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Kaanapali Landing and 2.4 miles from Lahaina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kaanapali Landing and Mostly Sunny near Lahaina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kaanapali Landing and Lahaina. Straight-line distance: 3.98 mi (6.4 km).
#1 Kaanapali Landing
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 20.9309000, -156.6877800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lahaina
CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii
| Population | 11,704 |
| Coordinates | 20.8742900, -156.6766300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-156.676382, 20.874146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.96 | $1.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
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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