How far is Waianae, HI from Kailua, HI?
The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Kailua, HI is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu 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 Waianae and Kailua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Kailua.
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Start on Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaneohe, Honolulu, Aiea
1113 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I H3, HI 78 East: Kaneohe, Honolulu
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on John A. Burns Freeway
13.1 mi · 19 min · John A. Burns Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward HI 65: Kailua
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Mokapu Road
1553 ft · 44 sec · Mokapu Road
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Continue on Mokapu Boulevard
1503 ft · 47 sec · Mokapu Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oneawa Street
559 ft · 25 sec · Oneawa Street
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Turn left onto Kainui Drive
1969 ft · 56 sec · Kainui Drive
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Turn right onto North Kainalu Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · North Kainalu Drive
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Turn left onto Mookua Street
540 ft · 31 sec · Mookua Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mookua Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Kailua.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John A. Burns Freeway
Continue on John A. Burns Freeway
13.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Waianae and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kailua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Kailua?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Pearl City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Waianae and 19.9 miles from Kailua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 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 4:20 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Waianae and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kailua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Kailua. Straight-line distance: 28.73 mi (46.23 km).
#1 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kailua
Census designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 38,635 |
| Coordinates | 21.4024100, -157.7405400 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kailua (-157.74054, 21.40241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
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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