How far is Kapolei, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Kapolei, HI to Waianae, HI is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kapolei and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapolei and Waianae.
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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 · 13 sec · Kekuilani Loop
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Turn left onto Kama'aha Avenue
595 ft · 25 sec · Kama'aha Avenue
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Turn right onto Kapolei Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Kapolei Parkway
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Turn right onto Kalaeloa Boulevard
1988 ft · 48 sec · Kalaeloa Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward HI 93 West: Waianae
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kapolei and Waianae.
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.
Farrington Highway
Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kapolei and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kapolei to Waianae?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Nānākuli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Kapolei and 7 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:32 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kapolei and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kapolei and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 10.82 mi (17.41 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 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
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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