How far is Kīhei, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Kīhei, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kīhei and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kīhei and Pukalani.
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Start on Kulanihakoi Street
1679 ft · 1 min · Kulanihakoi Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Piilani Highway
7 m · 1 sec · Piilani Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.2 mi · 11 min · Maui Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Ho'okele Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ho'okele Street
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Turn right onto Hana Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hana Highway
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Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1129 ft · 21 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn left 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 Kīhei 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.
Maui Veterans Highway
Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.18 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kīhei and Sunny near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kīhei to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Kahului is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Kīhei and 9.1 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:40 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kīhei and Sunny near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kīhei and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 8.63 mi (13.89 km).
#1 Kīhei
Census designated place
| Population | 20,881 |
| Coordinates | 20.7646200, -156.4457800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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