How far is Wailea, HI from Hana, HI?
The driving distance from Wailea, HI to Hana, HI is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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.
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailea and Hana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea and Hana.
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Start on the route
103 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
127 m · 32 sec
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Exit the roundabout
61 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
2858 ft · 1 min · Wailea Alanui Drive
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Turn right onto Okolani Drive
2709 ft · 1 min · Okolani Drive
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Turn left onto Piilani Highway
4.8 mi · 10 min · Piilani Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Piilani Highway
44 m · 2 sec · Piilani Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
1.9 mi · 4 min · Piilani Highway
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Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.2 mi · 11 min · Maui Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Ho'okele Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ho'okele Street
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Turn right onto Hana Highway
49 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Hana Highway
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Turn left onto Kauiki Street
38 m · 6 sec · Kauiki Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kauiki Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wailea and Hana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hana Highway
Turn right onto Hana Highway
49 mi · 01h 47m
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 Sunny leaving Wailea and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Hana?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Makawao is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Wailea and 32.1 miles from Hana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wailea and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hana.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Hana. Straight-line distance: 29.56 mi (47.58 km).
#1 Wailea
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 5,938 |
| Coordinates | 20.6897300, -156.4419000 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hana
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
| Population | 1,235 |
| Coordinates | 20.7580600, -155.9902800 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hana (-155.99028, 20.75806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.06 | $24.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.58 | $25.16 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.39 | $28.77 |
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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