How far is Kalaoa, HI from Kealakekua, HI?
The driving distance from Kalaoa, HI to Kealakekua, HI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hawai‘i County, Hawai‘i, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalaoa and Kealakekua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalaoa and Kealakekua.
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Start on Mahilani Drive
1115 ft · 51 sec · Mahilani Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn straight onto Palani Road
3 mi · 5 min · Palani Road
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Turn left onto Henry Street
1991 ft · 59 sec · Henry Street
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Turn left onto Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway
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Continue on Kuakini Highway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Kuakini Highway
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Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn right onto Kealaola Street
652 ft · 48 sec · Kealaola Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kealaola Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalaoa and Kealakekua.
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.
Kuakini Highway
Continue on Kuakini Highway
5.45 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kalaoa and Mostly Cloudy near Kealakekua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalaoa to Kealakekua?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Hōlualoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Kalaoa and 8.1 miles from Kealakekua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:38 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kalaoa and Mostly Cloudy near Kealakekua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalaoa and Kealakekua. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.92 km).
#1 Kalaoa
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 9,644 |
| Coordinates | 19.7286100, -155.9816700 |
| Altitude | 477 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kealakekua
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,019 |
| Coordinates | 19.5208300, -155.9225000 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kealakekua (-155.9225, 19.52083)
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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