How far is Makawao, HI from Kā‘anapali, HI?
The driving distance from Makawao, HI to Kā‘anapali, HI is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makawao and Kā‘anapali.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makawao and Kā‘anapali.
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Start on Ukiu Road
47 m · 9 sec · Ukiu Road
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Turn right onto Baldwin Avenue
1290 ft · 29 sec · Baldwin Avenue
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Turn right onto Makawao Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Makawao Avenue
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Turn right
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Kula Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kula Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1757 ft · 33 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Haleakala Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway
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Turn left onto Hana Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hana Highway
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Turn left onto Kahului Airport Access Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kahului Airport Access Road
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Continue on Kuihelani Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kuihelani Highway
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Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway
11.9 mi · 20 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Continue on Lahaina Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lahaina Bypass
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Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
1712 ft · 1 min · Hokiokio Place
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ka‘anapali Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
36 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 34 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 Makawao and Kā‘anapali.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Honoapiilani Highway
Turn left onto Honoapiilani Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 Makawao and Partly Cloudy near Kā‘anapali.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makawao to Kā‘anapali?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Waikapū is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Makawao and 18.6 miles from Kā‘anapali.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:18 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Makawao and Partly Cloudy near Kā‘anapali.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makawao and Kā‘anapali. Straight-line distance: 25.1 mi (40.39 km).
#1 Makawao
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,184 |
| Coordinates | 20.8569400, -156.3130600 |
| Altitude | 481 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kā‘anapali
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,045 |
| Coordinates | 20.9288100, -156.6942200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kā‘anapali (-156.69422, 20.92881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
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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