How far is Lā‘ie, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Lā‘ie, HI to Waianae, HI is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lā‘ie and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lā‘ie and Waianae.
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Start on Moana Street
2923 ft · 2 min · Moana Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lanihuli Street
54 m · 10 sec · Lanihuli Street
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Turn right onto Loala Street
144 m · 22 sec · Loala Street
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Turn left onto Wahinepee Street
46 m · 13 sec · Wahinepee Street
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Turn right onto Naniloa Loop
17 m · 4 sec · Naniloa Loop
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Continue on Naniloa Loop
85 m · 18 sec · Naniloa Loop
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
16 mi · 32 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Continue on Joseph Leong Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Joseph Leong Highway
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Continue on Kamehameha Highway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kamehameha Highway
2.1 mi · 5 min · Kamehameha Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Honolulu
925 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I H1 West: Waianae
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I H1 West: Waianae
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8 mi · 10 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lā‘ie and Waianae.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kamehameha Highway
Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
16 mi · 00h 32m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lā‘ie to Waianae?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Wahiawā is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Lā‘ie and 28.7 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 3:30 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lā‘ie and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lā‘ie and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 22.17 mi (35.68 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 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.52 | $21.03 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
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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