How far is Waikapū, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Waikapū, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 Waikapū and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waikapū and Pukalani.
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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
1129 ft · 21 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn left onto Haahaa Street
68 m · 10 sec · Haahaa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haahaa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waikapū and Pukalani.
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 Isolated Rain Showers near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waikapū to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7 miles from Waikapū and 7.9 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:42 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waikapū and Isolated Rain Showers near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waikapū and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.85 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 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haahaa Street (-156.336312, 20.83641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.78 | $5.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
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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