How far is Kapolei, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Kapolei, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kapolei and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapolei and Honolulu.
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Start on Kalehuna Street
36 m · 6 sec · Kalehuna Street
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Turn right onto Opuku Street
723 ft · 29 sec · Opuku Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kekuilani Loop
119 m · 15 sec · Kekuilani Loop
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Turn right onto Kama'aha Avenue
2633 ft · 1 min · Kama'aha Avenue
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Turn right onto Kealanani Avenue
3085 ft · 2 min · Kealanani Avenue
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Turn left onto Farrington Highway
1376 ft · 29 sec · Farrington Highway
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Turn right onto Makakilo Drive
108 m · 7 sec · Makakilo Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I H1 East: Honolulu
2552 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
1395 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Waimalu, Pearlridge
972 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
1053 ft · 25 sec · Moanalua Road
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Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
1340 ft · 29 sec · Kaahumanu Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
550 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Olomea Street
858 ft · 16 sec · Olomea Street
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Continue on North Vineyard Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 19 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Kapolei and Honolulu.
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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8.72 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Kapolei and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kapolei to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Kapolei and 11 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:26 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kapolei and Mostly Sunny near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kapolei and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 13.02 mi (20.95 km).
#1 Kapolei
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 21.3355500, -158.0582000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
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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