How far is Kaunakakai, HI from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Kaunakakai, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST.
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Road
210.78 mi
04h 22m · estimated
Flight
168.63 mi
271.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
210.78 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
339.22 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Tue, May 12, 4:08 PM HST
Return by in Kaunakakai
Tue, May 12, 8:31 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kaunakakai
2026-05-12T11:45
Arrive Hawaiian Paradise Park
Tue, May 12, 4:08 PM HST
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM HST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:14 AM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kaunakakai
9:00 PM HST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kapaau
HI

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Kaunakakai
84.3 mi
02h 11m
To Hawaiian Paradise Park
126.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kaunakakai Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Kualapu‘u as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM HST
Wind
13 to 18 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM HST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kapaau
02h 11m from Kaunakakai
Leave By
8:14 AM HST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kaunakakai and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kaunakakai to Hawaiian Paradise Park?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kapaau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Kaunakakai and 126.4 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Kaunakakai and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kaunakakai and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.38 km).

Kaunakakai

#1 Kaunakakai

Census designated place

Population3,425
Coordinates21.0936300, -157.0261300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hawaiian Paradise Park

#2 Hawaiian Paradise Park

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,404
Coordinates19.5933300, -154.9730600
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Kaunakakai (-157.02613, 21.09363)
End: Hawaiian Paradise Park (-154.97306, 19.59333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.16 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.67
14.88 gal · 56.32 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.84 $73.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.71 $79.43
Premium $5.57 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $6.37 $47.36 $94.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Kaunakakai and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The current time is 11:45:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.