How far is Kahului, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Kahului, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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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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Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kahului and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kahului and Pukalani.
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Start on the route
873 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Kahului Beach Road
140 m · 12 sec · Kahului Beach Road
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Turn left onto Kaahumanu Avenue
3201 ft · 2 min · Kaahumanu Avenue
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Continue on Hana Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Hana Highway
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Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1129 ft · 21 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn left onto Haahaa Street
68 m · 10 sec · Haahaa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haahaa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kahului and Pukalani.
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.
Haleakala Highway
Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.25 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Kahului and Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kahului to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Paia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Kahului and 6.3 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:50 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Kahului and Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kahului and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 9.61 mi (15.46 km).
#1 Kahului
Census designated place
| Population | 26,337 |
| Coordinates | 20.8895300, -156.4743200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haahaa Street (-156.336312, 20.83641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
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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