How far is Kailua, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?
The driving distance from Kailua, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kailua and Hālawa Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kailua and Hālawa Heights.
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Start on Mookua Street
540 ft · 33 sec · Mookua Street
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Turn right onto North Kainalu Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · North Kainalu Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kainui Drive
1997 ft · 1 min · Kainui Drive
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Turn right onto Oneawa Street
529 ft · 20 sec · Oneawa Street
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Turn left onto Mokapu Boulevard
1522 ft · 53 sec · Mokapu Boulevard
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Continue on Mokapu Road
2771 ft · 1 min · Mokapu Road
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Take the ramp left toward I H3 West
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
12.4 mi · 18 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
2362 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Ulune Street
685 ft · 18 sec · Ulune Street
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Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
754 ft · 21 sec · Kahuapaani Street
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Continue on Halawa Heights Road
934 ft · 28 sec · Halawa Heights Road
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Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
107 m · 17 sec · Iwaiwa Street
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Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
724 ft · 37 sec · Nahiolea Street
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Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
116 m · 17 sec · Hulumanu Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hulumanu Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kailua and Hālawa Heights.
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.
John A. Burns Freeway
Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
12.4 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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Kailua and Sunny near Hālawa Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kailua to Hālawa Heights?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Kaneohe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Kailua and 8 miles from Hālawa Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:42 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Kailua and Sunny near Hālawa Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kailua and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 km).
#1 Kailua
Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 38,635 |
| Coordinates | 21.4024100, -157.7405400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hālawa Heights
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,408 |
| Coordinates | 21.3784800, -157.9138800 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aumakiki Loop (-157.913916, 21.3785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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