How far is Makawao, HI from Kaanapali Landing, HI?
The driving distance from Makawao, HI to Kaanapali Landing, HI is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makawao and Kaanapali Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makawao and Kaanapali Landing.
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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
5.7 mi · 12 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn right onto Puukolii Road
43 m · 6 sec · Puukolii Road
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Turn right onto Kalapu Drive
1760 ft · 1 min · Kalapu Drive
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Turn right onto Kolepa Place
94 m · 14 sec · Kolepa Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kolepa Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Makawao and Kaanapali Landing.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Makawao and Isolated Rain Showers near Kaanapali Landing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makawao to Kaanapali Landing?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 19 miles from Makawao and 19 miles from Kaanapali Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:16 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Makawao and Isolated Rain Showers near Kaanapali Landing.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makawao and Kaanapali Landing. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.79 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 Kaanapali Landing
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,943 |
| Coordinates | 20.9309000, -156.6877800 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaanapali Landing (-156.68778, 20.9309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
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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