How far is Kapa‘a, HI from ‘Ōma‘o, HI?
The driving distance from Kapa‘a, HI to ‘Ōma‘o, HI is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kapa‘a and ‘Ōma‘o.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapa‘a and ‘Ōma‘o.
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Start on Kauwila Street
29 m · 8 sec · Kauwila Street
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Turn right onto Kuhio Highway
5.7 mi · 11 min · Kuhio Highway
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Continue on Kuhio Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Kuhio Highway
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Continue on Kaumualiʻi Highway
8.8 mi · 13 min · Kaumualiʻi Highway
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Turn left onto Omao Road
2033 ft · 59 sec · Omao Road
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Turn right onto Puu Pinao Place
804 ft · 36 sec · Puu Pinao Place
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kapa‘a and ‘Ōma‘o.
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.
Kaumualiʻi Highway
Continue on Kaumualiʻi Highway
8.76 mi · 00h 13m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near ‘Ōma‘o.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kapa‘a to ‘Ōma‘o?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Lihue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Kapa‘a and 8.8 miles from ‘Ōma‘o.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kapa‘a and Slight Chance Rain Showers near ‘Ōma‘o.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kapa‘a and ‘Ōma‘o. Straight-line distance: 14.97 mi (24.09 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 ‘Ōma‘o
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,301 |
| Coordinates | 21.9258100, -159.4881800 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: ‘Ōma‘o (-159.48818, 21.92581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.95 | $7.89 |
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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