How far is Lahaina, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Lahaina, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lahaina and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina and Pukalani.
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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
1129 ft · 21 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn left onto Haahaa Street
68 m · 10 sec · Haahaa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haahaa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lahaina and Pukalani.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Lahaina and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lahaina to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Waikapū is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Lahaina and 16.3 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Lahaina and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lahaina and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.57 km).
#1 Lahaina
CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii
| Population | 11,704 |
| Coordinates | 20.8742900, -156.6766300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haahaa Street (-156.336312, 20.83641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.23 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
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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