How far is Lanai City, HI from Lahaina, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Lanai City, HI to Lahaina, HI is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Road
22 mi
00h 33m · estimated
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
22 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
35.4 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lahaina
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM HST
Return by in Lanai City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lanai City
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Lahaina
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM HST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lanai City
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

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
Kā‘anapali
HI

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Lanai City
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Lahaina
13.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NNW
Destination
Lahaina Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Sunday
Using Waikapū as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 mph NE

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Step-by-step road directions between Lanai City and Lahaina.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kā‘anapali
00h 16m from Lanai City
Leave By
7:22 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lanai City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lahaina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lanai City to Lahaina?

The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Kā‘anapali is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lanai City and 13.9 miles from Lahaina.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:22 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lanai City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lahaina.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lanai City and Lahaina. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

Lanai City

#1 Lanai City

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population3,102
Coordinates20.8275700, -156.9239900
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Lahaina

#2 Lahaina

CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii

Population11,704
Coordinates20.8742900, -156.6766300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Lanai City (-156.92399, 20.82757)
End: Lahaina (-156.67663, 20.87429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.72
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.86 $7.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $5.57 $4.34 $8.68
Diesel $6.37 $4.97 $9.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lanai City and Lahaina. The current time is 04:16:59.

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.