How far is Waikapū, HI from Makawao, HI?
The driving distance from Waikapū, HI to Makawao, HI is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waikapū and Makawao.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waikapū and Makawao.
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Start on Kama Street
571 ft · 31 sec · Kama Street
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Turn left onto Hookawai Drive
111 m · 19 sec · Hookawai Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pilikana Street
647 ft · 30 sec · Pilikana Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
1259 ft · 41 sec · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto East Waiko Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Waiko Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kuihelani Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Kuihelani Highway
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Continue on Kahului Airport Access Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Kahului Airport Access Road
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Turn right onto Hana Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hana Highway
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Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1954 ft · 37 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Kula Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kula Highway
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Turn left onto Makawao Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Makawao Avenue
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Turn left onto Baldwin Avenue
1290 ft · 31 sec · Baldwin Avenue
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Turn left onto Ukiu Road
47 m · 7 sec · Ukiu Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ukiu Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waikapū and Makawao.
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.
Haleakala Highway
Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.25 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waikapū and Scattered Rain Showers near Makawao.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waikapū to Makawao?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Paia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Waikapū and 8 miles from Makawao.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waikapū and Scattered Rain Showers near Makawao.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waikapū and Makawao. Straight-line distance: 12.52 mi (20.15 km).
#1 Waikapū
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,965 |
| Coordinates | 20.8580600, -156.5069400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Makawao
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,184 |
| Coordinates | 20.8569400, -156.3130600 |
| Altitude | 481 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ukiu Road (-156.312864, 20.856653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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