How far is Lahaina, HI from Wailea, HI?
The driving distance from Lahaina, HI to Wailea, HI is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lahaina and Wailea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina and Wailea.
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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
11.5 mi · 19 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto North Kihei Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · North Kihei Road
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Turn slight right
70 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Piilani Highway
1.8 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Piilani Highway
36 m · 2 sec · Piilani Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Piilani Highway
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Turn right onto Okolani Drive
2762 ft · 1 min · Okolani Drive
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Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
2926 ft · 1 min · Wailea Alanui Drive
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Turn right
24 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
158 m · 46 sec
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Turn left
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lahaina and Wailea.
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
11.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 leaving Lahaina and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Wailea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lahaina to Wailea?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Kīhei is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Lahaina and 13.9 miles from Wailea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lahaina and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Wailea.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lahaina and Wailea. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 km).
#1 Lahaina
CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii
| Population | 11,704 |
| Coordinates | 20.8742900, -156.6766300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wailea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 5,938 |
| Coordinates | 20.6897300, -156.4419000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-156.4422, 20.689725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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