How far is Lahaina, HI from Kaanapali Landing, HI?

The driving distance from Lahaina, HI to Kaanapali Landing, HI is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.96 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.98 mi
6.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.98 mi
Kilometers
6.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.96 mi
Kilometers
7.98 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaanapali Landing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM HST
Return by in Lahaina
Wed, Apr 22, 8:18 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lahaina
2026-04-22T19:55
Arrive Kaanapali Landing
Wed, Apr 22, 8:06 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM HST

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

Leave by
8:06 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lahaina
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
Kā‘anapali
HI

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Lahaina
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Kaanapali Landing
2.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lahaina Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Wednesday
Using Waikapū as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM HST
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
Kaanapali Landing Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Wednesday
Using Wailuku as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lahaina and Kaanapali Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina and Kaanapali Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waine'e Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Waine'e Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dickenson Street

    568 ft · 26 sec · Dickenson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Honoapiilani Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Puukolii Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Puukolii Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kalapu Drive

    1760 ft · 1 min · Kalapu Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kolepa Place

    94 m · 14 sec · Kolepa Place

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kolepa Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lahaina and Kaanapali Landing.

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
160 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honoapiilani Highway
4.39 mi · 89%
Kalapu Drive
0.33 mi · 7%
Dickenson Street
0.11 mi · 2%
Kolepa Place
0.06 mi · 1%
Waine'e Street
0.03 mi · 1%
Puukolii Road
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Honoapiilani Highway

Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway

4.39 mi · 00h 09m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kā‘anapali
00h 05m from Lahaina
Leave By
8:06 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lahaina and Sunny near Kaanapali Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lahaina to Kaanapali Landing?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Kā‘anapali is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Lahaina and 2.5 miles from Kaanapali Landing.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:06 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lahaina and Sunny near Kaanapali Landing.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lahaina and Kaanapali Landing. Straight-line distance: 3.98 mi (6.4 km).

Lahaina

#1 Lahaina

CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii

Population11,704
Coordinates20.8742900, -156.6766300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kaanapali Landing

City in United States of America

Population1,943
Coordinates20.9309000, -156.6877800
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Lahaina (-156.67663, 20.87429)
End: Kaanapali Landing (-156.68778, 20.9309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.66 L · about $0.84
Round trip
$1.68
0.34 gal · 1.32 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $0.91 $1.81
Premium $5.57 $0.95 $1.89
Diesel $6.37 $1.08 $2.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lahaina and Kaanapali Landing. The current time is 19:55:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.