How far is Waikapū, HI from Hālawa Heights, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Waikapū, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Road
121.94 mi
02h 32m · estimated
Flight
97.55 mi
156.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.55 mi
Kilometers
156.99 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
121.94 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
196.24 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hālawa Heights
Sat, May 30, 8:58 AM HST
Return by in Waikapū
Sat, May 30, 11:30 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waikapū
2026-05-30T06:25
Arrive Hālawa Heights
Sat, May 30, 8:58 AM HST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waikapū
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kualapu‘u
HI

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

From Waikapū
48.8 mi
01h 16m
To Hālawa Heights
73.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM HST
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 AM HST
Wind
9 mph ENE

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Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kualapu‘u
01h 16m from Waikapū
Leave By
1:26 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waikapū and Partly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waikapū to Hālawa Heights?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Kualapu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Waikapū and 73.1 miles from Hālawa Heights.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:26 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waikapū and Partly Cloudy near Hālawa Heights.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waikapū and Hālawa Heights. Straight-line distance: 97.55 mi (156.99 km).

Waikapū

#1 Waikapū

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population2,965
Coordinates20.8580600, -156.5069400
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hālawa Heights

Neighborhood of Halawa, Hawaii, United States

Population13,408
Coordinates21.3784800, -157.9138800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Waikapū (-156.50694, 20.85806)
End: Hālawa Heights (-157.91388, 21.37848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $21.29
Round trip
$42.58
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.29 $42.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.95 $45.91
Premium $5.57 $23.93 $47.87
Diesel $6.37 $27.37 $54.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Waikapū and Hālawa Heights. The current time is 06:25:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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