How far is Lā‘ie, HI from Honolulu, HI?
The driving distance from Lā‘ie, HI to Honolulu, HI is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lā‘ie and Honolulu.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lā‘ie and Honolulu.
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Start on Moana Street
557 ft · 21 sec · Moana Street
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Turn right onto Iosepa Street
110 m · 21 sec · Iosepa Street
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Turn left onto Naniloa Loop
118 m · 15 sec · Naniloa Loop
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Turn right onto State Highway 83
2568 ft · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
17.1 mi · 37 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Turn right onto Likelike Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Likelike Highway
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Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North School Street
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Turn right onto Liliha Street
775 ft · 19 sec · Liliha Street
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Turn left onto North Vineyard Boulevard
3236 ft · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pali Highway
1117 ft · 19 sec · Pali Highway
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Continue on Bishop Street
1223 ft · 34 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn left onto South King Street
1527 ft · 59 sec · South King Street
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Turn left onto Likelike Street
94 m · 28 sec · Likelike Street
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Turn left
91 m · 23 sec
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Turn right
40 m · 10 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 Lā‘ie and Honolulu.
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.
Kamehameha Highway
Continue on Kamehameha Highway
17.1 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lā‘ie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lā‘ie to Honolulu?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Kahalu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Lā‘ie and 16.5 miles from Honolulu.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:26 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lā‘ie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Honolulu.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lā‘ie and Honolulu. Straight-line distance: 23.75 mi (38.22 km).
#1 Lā‘ie
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii
| Population | 6,138 |
| Coordinates | 21.6454700, -157.9225000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honolulu
The most populous city in Hawaii and the center of the Honolulu metropolitan area.
| Population | 371,657 |
| Coordinates | 21.3069400, -157.8583300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-157.858457, 21.306875)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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