How far is Lahaina, HI from Kēōkea, HI?
The driving distance from Lahaina, HI to Kēōkea, HI is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lahaina and Kēōkea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina and Kēōkea.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Waine'e Street
1137 ft · 52 sec · Waine'e Street
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Turn left onto Prison Street
132 m · 23 sec · Prison Street
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
1779 ft · 1 min · Hokiokio Place
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Turn right onto Lahaina Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lahaina Bypass
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Continue on Honoapiilani Highway
11.9 mi · 20 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto Kuihelani Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kuihelani Highway
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Continue on Kahului Airport Access Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kahului Airport Access Road
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Turn right onto Hana Highway
1.8 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
1954 ft · 37 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Kula Highway
11.2 mi · 20 min · Kula Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kula Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lahaina and Kēōkea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Honoapiilani Highway
Continue on Honoapiilani Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lahaina and Mostly Sunny near Kēōkea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lahaina to Kēōkea?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kahului is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Lahaina and 20.4 miles from Kēōkea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lahaina and Mostly Sunny near Kēōkea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lahaina and Kēōkea. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.3 km).
#1 Lahaina
CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii
| Population | 11,704 |
| Coordinates | 20.8742900, -156.6766300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kēōkea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 20.7071100, -156.3544600 |
| Altitude | 878 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kēōkea (-156.35446, 20.70711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
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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