How far is Kā‘anapali, HI from Wailea, HI?
The driving distance from Kā‘anapali, HI to Wailea, HI is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kā‘anapali and Wailea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kā‘anapali and Wailea.
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Start on the route
141 m · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ka‘anapali Parkway
58 m · 5 sec · Ka‘anapali Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ka‘anapali Parkway
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
2.3 mi · 5 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Keawe Street
2965 ft · 2 min · Keawe Street
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Continue on Lahaina Bypass
5 mi · 9 min · Lahaina Bypass
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Continue on Honoapiilani Highway
11.5 mi · 19 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto North Kihei Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Kihei Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Piilani Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Piilani Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Piilani Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Piilani Highway
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Turn right onto Okolani Drive
2762 ft · 1 min · Okolani Drive
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Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
2926 ft · 1 min · Wailea Alanui Drive
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Turn right
24 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
158 m · 46 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 25 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 Kā‘anapali and Wailea.
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
Continue on Honoapiilani Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kā‘anapali and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wailea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kā‘anapali to Wailea?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Waikapū is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Kā‘anapali and 15.7 miles from Wailea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:44 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kā‘anapali and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wailea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kā‘anapali and Wailea. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 km).
#1 Kā‘anapali
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,045 |
| Coordinates | 20.9288100, -156.6942200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wailea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 5,938 |
| Coordinates | 20.6897300, -156.4419000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-156.4422, 20.689725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
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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