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

The driving distance from Kurtistown, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.51 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.52 mi
8.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.52 mi
Kilometers
8.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.51 mi
Kilometers
15.31 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM HST
Return by in Kurtistown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kurtistown
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Hawaiian Paradise Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kurtistown
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Kea‘au
HI

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

From Kurtistown
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Hawaiian Paradise Park
4.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kurtistown and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kurtistown and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kua Aina Road

    1821 ft · 1 min · Kua Aina Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Volcano Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Volcano Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mamalahoa Highway

    2389 ft · 58 sec · Mamalahoa Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Keaau-Pahoa Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Keaau-Pahoa Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

    2120 ft · 30 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kaloli Drive

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Kaloli Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 13th Avenue

    1314 ft · 2 min · 13th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 13th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kurtistown and Hawaiian Paradise Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
3.1 mi · 33%
Kaloli Drive
2.36 mi · 25%
Volcano Road
1.32 mi · 14%
Keaau-Pahoa Road
1.19 mi · 13%
Mamalahoa Highway
0.45 mi · 5%
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
0.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

3.1 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kea‘au
00h 08m from Kurtistown
Leave By
7:56 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Kurtistown 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 Kurtistown to Hawaiian Paradise Park?

The road trip is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kea‘au is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Kurtistown and 4.8 miles from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:56 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Kurtistown and Chance Rain Showers near Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kurtistown and Hawaiian Paradise Park. Straight-line distance: 5.52 mi (8.89 km).

Kurtistown

#1 Kurtistown

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates19.6036100, -155.0572200
Altitude193
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: (-155.058275, 19.602995)
End: 13th Avenue (-154.972954, 19.593446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.27 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.37
0.68 gal · 2.54 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $1.81 $3.63
Premium $5.57 $1.89 $3.78
Diesel $6.37 $2.16 $4.33

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kurtistown and Hawaiian Paradise Park. The current time is 05:38:04.

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