How far is Pukalani, HI from Kīhei, HI?
The driving distance from Pukalani, HI to Kīhei, HI is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pukalani and Kīhei.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani and Kīhei.
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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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Turn left onto South Puunene Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · South Puunene Avenue
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Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.4 mi · 11 min · Maui Veterans Highway
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Continue on Piilani Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kulanihakoi Street
72 m · 4 sec · Kulanihakoi Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Kulanihakoi Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Kulanihakoi Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kulanihakoi Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pukalani and Kīhei.
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.
Maui Veterans Highway
Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.38 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 leaving Pukalani and Mostly Clear near Kīhei.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pukalani to Kīhei?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Kahului is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Pukalani and 9.1 miles from Kīhei.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:22 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Pukalani and Mostly Clear near Kīhei.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pukalani and Kīhei. Straight-line distance: 8.63 mi (13.89 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 Kīhei
Census designated place
| Population | 20,881 |
| Coordinates | 20.7646200, -156.4457800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kīhei (-156.44578, 20.76462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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