How far is Kēōkea, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Kēōkea, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
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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City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kēōkea and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kēōkea and Pukalani.
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Start on Kula Highway
9 mi · 16 min · Kula Highway
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Turn left onto Old Haleakala Highway
1 km · 2 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn right onto Haahaa Street
68 m · 10 sec · Haahaa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haahaa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kēōkea and Pukalani.
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.
Kula Highway
Start on Kula Highway
9.04 mi · 00h 16m
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 then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Kēōkea and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kēōkea to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Makawao is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Kēōkea and 7.6 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:46 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Kēōkea and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kēōkea and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 9.02 mi (14.52 km).
#1 Kēōkea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 20.7071100, -156.3544600 |
| Altitude | 878 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haahaa Street (-156.336312, 20.83641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
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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