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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.79 mi
01h 09m
Flight
23.8 mi
38.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.8 mi
Kilometers
38.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kēōkea
Wed, Apr 22, 7:12 PM HST
Return by in Lahaina
Wed, Apr 22, 8:21 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lahaina
2026-04-22T18:03
Arrive Kēōkea
Wed, Apr 22, 7:12 PM HST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lahaina
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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
Kahului
HI

Census designated place

From Lahaina
20.4 mi
00h 34m
To Kēōkea
20.4 mi
00h 34m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waine'e Street

    1137 ft · 52 sec · Waine'e Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prison Street

    132 m · 23 sec · Prison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Honoapiilani Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hokiokio Place

    1779 ft · 1 min · Hokiokio Place

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lahaina Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lahaina Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Honoapiilani Highway

    11.9 mi · 20 min · Honoapiilani Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kuihelani Highway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Kuihelani Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kahului Airport Access Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kahului Airport Access Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hana Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Hana Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haleakala Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Haleakala Highway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Old Haleakala Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kula Highway

    11.2 mi · 20 min · Kula Highway

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Honoapiilani Highway
12.9 mi · 32%
Kula Highway
11.2 mi · 27%
Haleakala Highway
5.25 mi · 13%
Kuihelani Highway
5.2 mi · 13%
Lahaina Bypass
2.6 mi · 6%
Hana Highway
1.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kahului
00h 34m from Lahaina
Leave By
4:12 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Lahaina

#1 Lahaina

CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii

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

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population1,612
Coordinates20.7071100, -156.3544600
Altitude878
CountryUnited States
Start: Lahaina (-156.67663, 20.87429)
End: Kēōkea (-156.35446, 20.70711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.26
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lahaina and Kēōkea. The current time is 18:03:21.

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.