How far is Makawao, HI from Waikapū, HI?
The driving distance from Makawao, HI to Waikapū, HI is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Makawao and Waikapū.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Makawao and Waikapū.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Kuihelani Highway
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Turn right onto East Waiko Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Waiko Road
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
1259 ft · 39 sec · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Pilikana Street
647 ft · 35 sec · Pilikana Street
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Turn left onto Hookawai Drive
111 m · 20 sec · Hookawai Drive
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Turn right onto Kama Street
571 ft · 25 sec · Kama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kama Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Makawao and Waikapū.
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.
Haleakala Highway
Continue on Haleakala Highway
5.25 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Makawao and Mostly Sunny near Waikapū.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Makawao to Waikapū?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Paia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Makawao and 8.1 miles from Waikapū.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:32 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Makawao and Mostly Sunny near Waikapū.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Makawao and Waikapū. Straight-line distance: 12.52 mi (20.15 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 Waikapū
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,965 |
| Coordinates | 20.8580600, -156.5069400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waikapū (-156.50694, 20.85806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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