How far is Wailea, HI from Kā‘anapali, HI?
The driving distance from Wailea, HI to Kā‘anapali, HI is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailea and Kā‘anapali.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea and Kā‘anapali.
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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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Turn left onto North Kihei Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · North Kihei Road
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Turn straight onto Honoapiilani Highway
11.5 mi · 19 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Continue on Lahaina Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Lahaina Bypass
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Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
1712 ft · 1 min · Hokiokio Place
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Turn right onto Honoapiilani Highway
4.4 mi · 10 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ka‘anapali Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
36 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
141 m · 34 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wailea and Kā‘anapali.
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.
Honoapiilani Highway
Turn straight onto Honoapiilani Highway
11.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wailea and Partly Cloudy near Kā‘anapali.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Kā‘anapali?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Waikapū is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Wailea and 15.7 miles from Kā‘anapali.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:22 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wailea and Partly Cloudy near Kā‘anapali.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Kā‘anapali. Straight-line distance: 23.2 mi (37.34 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 Kā‘anapali
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 1,045 |
| Coordinates | 20.9288100, -156.6942200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kā‘anapali (-156.69422, 20.92881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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