How far is Kapa‘a, HI from Princeville, HI?
The driving distance from Kapa‘a, HI to Princeville, HI is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Princeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapa‘a and Princeville.
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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
13.5 mi · 21 min · Kuhio Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
27 m · 2 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Kuhio Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · Kuhio Highway
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Turn slight right onto Kahaku Road
657 ft · 35 sec · Kahaku Road
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Turn left onto Emmalani Drive
639 ft · 28 sec · Emmalani Drive
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Continue on Emmalani Drive
2092 ft · 2 min · Emmalani Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emmalani Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kapa‘a and Princeville.
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
13.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kapa‘a and Isolated Rain Showers near Princeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kapa‘a to Princeville?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Anahola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Kapa‘a and 10.2 miles from Princeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:20 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Kapa‘a and Isolated Rain Showers near Princeville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kapa‘a and Princeville. Straight-line distance: 14.2 mi (22.85 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 Princeville
This Kauai County community is nestled on a bluff on Kauai's North Shore, 240 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 22.2175800, -159.4788800 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeville (-159.47888, 22.21758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $5.64 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.91 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $6.14 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $7.28 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
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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