How far is Pukalani, HI from Kā‘anapali, HI?
The driving distance from Pukalani, HI to Kā‘anapali, HI is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pukalani and Kā‘anapali.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani and Kā‘anapali.
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Start on Haahaa Street
68 m · 12 sec · Haahaa Street
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Turn right onto Old Haleakala Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · 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 Pukalani 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pukalani 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 Pukalani to Kā‘anapali?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Kīhei is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Pukalani and 17.5 miles from Kā‘anapali.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:26 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pukalani and Partly Cloudy near Kā‘anapali.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pukalani and Kā‘anapali. Straight-line distance: 23.94 mi (38.53 km).
#1 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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