How far is Lahaina, HI from Mā‘ili, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Lahaina, HI to Mā‘ili, HI is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
129.48 mi
02h 41m · estimated
Flight
103.58 mi
166.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.58 mi
Kilometers
166.7 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
129.48 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
208.37 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mā‘ili
Tue, Apr 14, 4:42 PM HST
Return by in Lahaina
Tue, Apr 14, 7:23 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lahaina
2026-04-14T14:00
Arrive Mā‘ili
Tue, Apr 14, 4:42 PM HST
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM HST

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

Leave by
1:06 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
East Honolulu
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Lahaina
51.8 mi
01h 20m
To Mā‘ili
77.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lahaina Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday Night
Using Waikapū as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 AM HST
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
Mā‘ili Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Today
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 8:00 AM HST
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina and Mā‘ili.

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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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Honolulu
01h 20m from Lahaina
Leave By
1:06 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Lahaina and Scattered Rain Showers near Mā‘ili.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lahaina to Mā‘ili?

The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

East Honolulu is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Lahaina and 77.7 miles from Mā‘ili.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:06 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers around Lahaina and Scattered Rain Showers near Mā‘ili.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lahaina and Mā‘ili. Straight-line distance: 103.58 mi (166.7 km).

Lahaina

#1 Lahaina

CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii

Population11,704
Coordinates20.8742900, -156.6766300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Mā‘ili

#2 Mā‘ili

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population9,488
Coordinates21.4162900, -158.1753100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lahaina (-156.67663, 20.87429)
End: Mā‘ili (-158.17531, 21.41629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.39 $48.79
Premium $5.57 $25.44 $50.87
Diesel $6.37 $29.09 $58.19

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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There is no time difference between Lahaina and Mā‘ili. The current time is 14:00:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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