How far is Kalaoa, HI from Leilani Estates, HI?
The driving distance from Kalaoa, HI to Leilani Estates, HI is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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 (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalaoa and Leilani Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalaoa and Leilani Estates.
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Start on Mahilani Drive
1115 ft · 55 sec · Mahilani Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mamalahoa Highway
18.6 mi · 28 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 1 hr · Daniel K. Inouye Highway
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Continue on Puainako Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Puainako Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Komohana Street
68 m · 12 sec · Komohana Street
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Turn left onto West Puainako Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Puainako Street
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Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Kanoelehua Avenue
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Continue on Mamalahoa Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Turn left onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
27 m · 2 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pāhoa Bypass Road
36 m · 4 sec · Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Pāhoa Bypass Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Pāhoa Bypass Road
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Continue on Pāhoa-Kalapana Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Pāhoa-Kalapana Road
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Turn left onto Leilani Avenue
1.5 mi · 6 min · Leilani Avenue
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Turn left onto Pomaikai Street
1780 ft · 3 min · Pomaikai Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pomaikai Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalaoa and Leilani Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Daniel K. Inouye Highway
Turn straight onto Daniel K. Inouye Highway
45.4 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kalaoa and Chance Rain Showers near Leilani Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kalaoa to Leilani Estates?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Volcano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Kalaoa and 45.5 miles from Leilani Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:00 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kalaoa and Chance Rain Showers near Leilani Estates.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalaoa and Leilani Estates. Straight-line distance: 71.52 mi (115.1 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 Leilani Estates
City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,560 |
| Coordinates | 19.4697200, -154.9177800 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leilani Estates (-154.91778, 19.46972)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $15.89 | $31.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.13 | $34.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.43 | $40.87 |
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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