How far is Kailua, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Kailua, HI to Waianae, HI is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kailua and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kailua and Waianae.
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Start on Mookua Street
540 ft · 33 sec · Mookua Street
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Turn right onto North Kainalu Drive
2908 ft · 1 min · North Kainalu Drive
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Turn left onto Kalama Street
2012 ft · 1 min · Kalama Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oneawa Street
1839 ft · 1 min · 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
12.8 mi · 19 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I H1 West: Pearl City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kailua and Waianae.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John A. Burns Freeway
Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
12.8 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kailua and Sunny near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kailua to Waianae?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Kailua and 19.8 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kailua and Sunny near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kailua and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 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 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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