How far is Keolu Hills, HI from Makakilo City, HI?
The driving distance from Keolu Hills, HI to Makakilo City, HI is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keolu Hills and Makakilo City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keolu Hills and Makakilo City.
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Start on Hele Street
1401 ft · 43 sec · Hele Street
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Turn left onto Keolu Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Keolu Drive
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Turn right onto Kalaniana’ole Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Turn left onto Kalaniana’ole Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kalaniana’ole Highway
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Continue on Kalanianaole Highway
134 m · 11 sec · Kalanianaole Highway
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Turn right onto Kamehameha Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
10.7 mi · 16 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I H1 West: Pearl City
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Makakilo Drive
1614 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Makakilo
111 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Makakilo Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Makakilo Drive
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Turn left onto Aoloko Street
586 ft · 26 sec · Aoloko Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aoloko Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keolu Hills and Makakilo City.
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.
John A. Burns Freeway
Merge slight left onto John A. Burns Freeway
10.7 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Keolu Hills and Partly Sunny near Makakilo City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keolu Hills to Makakilo City?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Hālawa Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Keolu Hills and 15 miles from Makakilo City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Keolu Hills and Partly Sunny near Makakilo City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keolu Hills and Makakilo City. Straight-line distance: 23.31 mi (37.51 km).
#1 Keolu Hills
Keolu Hills is a place in Hawaii, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 21.3764000, -157.7250100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makakilo City
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 18,248 |
| Coordinates | 21.3469400, -158.0858300 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aoloko Street (-158.086035, 21.346936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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