How far is Kalaoa, HI from Mā‘ili, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Kalaoa, HI to Mā‘ili, HI is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST.
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Road
229.57 mi
04h 01m · estimated
Flight
183.66 mi
295.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.66 mi
Kilometers
295.57 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
229.57 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
369.46 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mā‘ili
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM HST
Return by in Kalaoa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kalaoa
2026-04-19T05:27
Arrive Mā‘ili
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM HST
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM HST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kalaoa
9:00 PM HST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lanai City
HI

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Kalaoa
91.8 mi
02h 00m
To Mā‘ili
137.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
Mā‘ili Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Sunday
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
2 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Kalaoa and Mā‘ili.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanai City
02h 00m from Kalaoa
Leave By
8:58 AM HST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kalaoa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mā‘ili.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kalaoa to Mā‘ili?

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lanai City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Kalaoa and 137.8 miles from Mā‘ili.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.10 one way or $80.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kalaoa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Mā‘ili.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kalaoa and Mā‘ili. Straight-line distance: 183.66 mi (295.57 km).

Kalaoa

#1 Kalaoa

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population9,644
Coordinates19.7286100, -155.9816700
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Mā‘ili

#2 Mā‘ili

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population9,488
Coordinates21.4162900, -158.1753100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Kalaoa (-155.98167, 19.72861)
End: Mā‘ili (-158.17531, 21.41629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $40.10
Round trip
$80.21
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.10 $80.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $43.24 $86.48
Premium $5.57 $45.08 $90.17
Diesel $6.37 $51.56 $103.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kalaoa and Mā‘ili. The current time is 05:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.