How far is Kapa‘a, HI from Anahola, HI?
The driving distance from Kapa‘a, HI to Anahola, HI is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kapa‘a and Anahola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapa‘a and Anahola.
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Start on Kauwila Street
29 m · 10 sec · Kauwila Street
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Turn left onto Kuhio Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kuhio Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kuhio Highway
28 m · 2 sec · Kuhio Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kuhio Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Kuhio Highway
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Turn left onto Kikoo Loop
744 ft · 33 sec · Kikoo Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kikoo Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kapa‘a and Anahola.
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.
Kuhio Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Kuhio Highway
3.91 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kapa‘a and Chance Rain Showers near Anahola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kapa‘a to Anahola?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Wailua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Kapa‘a and 2.8 miles from Anahola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.99 one way or $1.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kapa‘a and Chance Rain Showers near Anahola.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kapa‘a and Anahola. Straight-line distance: 4.64 mi (7.47 km).
#1 Kapa‘a
Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Kauaʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States
| Population | 10,699 |
| Coordinates | 22.0752100, -159.3189500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anahola
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,223 |
| Coordinates | 22.1422600, -159.3138800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anahola (-159.31388, 22.14226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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