How far is Waianae, HI from Mililani Town, HI?

The driving distance from Waianae, HI to Mililani Town, HI is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23 mi
00h 41m
Flight
11 mi
17.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11 mi
Kilometers
17.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23 mi
Kilometers
37.01 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mililani Town
Mon, May 25, 12:36 PM HST
Return by in Waianae
Mon, May 25, 1:17 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waianae
2026-05-25T11:54
Arrive Mililani Town
Mon, May 25, 12:36 PM HST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM HST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waianae
10:00 PM HST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Makakilo City
HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Waianae
11.5 mi
00h 20m
To Mililani Town
11.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Waianae Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Memorial Day
Using Mākaha as the closest live forecast in the Honolulu County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM HST
Wind
16 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM HST
Wind
10 to 17 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waianae and Mililani Town.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waianae and Mililani Town.

  1. 1

    Start on Farrington Highway

    10.4 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Waikele, Waipahu

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Waikele

    36 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paiwa Street

    1943 ft · 51 sec · Paiwa Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lumiaina Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lumiaina Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Luminana Street

    698 ft · 14 sec · Luminana Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Kamehameha Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meheula Parkway

    1349 ft · 34 sec · Meheula Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Anania Drive

    569 ft · 18 sec · Anania Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Puanane Loop

    868 ft · 40 sec · Puanane Loop

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mahau Place

    109 m · 16 sec · Mahau Place

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mahau Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waianae and Mililani Town.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farrington Highway
10.4 mi · 45%
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
6.94 mi · 30%
Kamehameha Highway
3.51 mi · 15%
Lumiaina Street
0.84 mi · 4%
Paiwa Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Meheula Parkway
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Farrington Highway

Start on Farrington Highway

10.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Makakilo City
00h 20m from Waianae
Leave By
7:06 PM HST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waianae and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mililani Town.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waianae to Mililani Town?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Waianae and 11.5 miles from Mililani Town.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:06 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waianae and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Mililani Town.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waianae and Mililani Town. Straight-line distance: 11 mi (17.7 km).

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#1 Waianae

Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States

Population13,177
Coordinates21.4378500, -158.1855500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Mililani Town

#2 Mililani Town

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population27,629
Coordinates21.4504000, -158.0150300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Waianae (-158.18555, 21.43785)
End: Mililani Town (-158.01503, 21.4504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $5.57 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $6.37 $5.16 $10.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Waianae and Mililani Town. The current time is 11:54:37.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.