How far is Pepeekeo, HI from Hilo, HI?
The driving distance from Pepeekeo, HI to Hilo, HI is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pepeekeo and Hilo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepeekeo and Hilo.
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Start on Kaakepa Street
1224 ft · 56 sec · Kaakepa Street
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Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway
6.8 mi · 11 min · Mamalahoa Highway
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Continue on Bayfront Highway
597 ft · 13 sec · Bayfront Highway
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Turn right onto Hau Lane
76 m · 16 sec · Hau Lane
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Turn left onto Wainaku Street
1896 ft · 1 min · Wainaku Street
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Continue on Wainaku Avenue
1076 ft · 52 sec · Wainaku Avenue
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Turn left onto Lehua Street
120 m · 17 sec · Lehua Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lehua Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepeekeo and Hilo.
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.
Mamalahoa Highway
Turn right onto Mamalahoa Highway
6.81 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Pepeekeo and Chance Rain Showers near Hilo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pepeekeo to Hilo?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Pāpa‘ikou is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Pepeekeo and 4.1 miles from Hilo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:04 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Pepeekeo and Chance Rain Showers near Hilo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pepeekeo and Hilo. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).
#1 Pepeekeo
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,789 |
| Coordinates | 19.8336100, -155.1072200 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hilo
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
| Population | 43,263 |
| Coordinates | 19.7299100, -155.0907300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehua Street (-155.090822, 19.730344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
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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