How far is Makakilo City, HI from Kahalu‘u, HI?
The driving distance from Makakilo City, HI to Kahalu‘u, HI is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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.
Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makakilo City and Kahalu‘u.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makakilo City and Kahalu‘u.
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Start on Aoloko Street
551 ft · 26 sec · Aoloko Street
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Turn right onto Makakilo Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Makakilo Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I H1 East: Waianae
2511 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
11.5 mi · 15 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
1113 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on John A. Burns Freeway
8.7 mi · 13 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
2775 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Likelike Highway
2611 ft · 50 sec · Likelike Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kahekili Highway
2756 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Kahekili Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
1517 ft · 43 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn left onto Waihee Road
1327 ft · 58 sec · Waihee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waihee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Makakilo City and Kahalu‘u.
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.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
11.5 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Makakilo City and Chance Rain Showers near Kahalu‘u.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makakilo City to Kahalu‘u?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hālawa Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Makakilo City and 14.4 miles from Kahalu‘u.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:56 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Makakilo City and Chance Rain Showers near Kahalu‘u.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makakilo City and Kahalu‘u. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).
#1 Makakilo City
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 18,248 |
| Coordinates | 21.3469400, -158.0858300 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kahalu‘u
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 4,738 |
| Coordinates | 21.4575900, -157.8443100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kahalu‘u (-157.84431, 21.45759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.49 | $12.99 |
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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