How far is Wailea, HI from Kahului, HI?
The driving distance from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailea and Kahului.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea and Kahului.
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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
6.4 mi · 11 min · Maui Veterans Highway
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Continue on South Puunene Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Puunene Avenue
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Turn left onto Kaahumanu Avenue
2417 ft · 1 min · Kaahumanu Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 14 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 Kahului.
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.
Maui Veterans Highway
Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.41 mi · 00h 11m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wailea and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kahului.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Kahului?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Kīhei is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Wailea and 8 miles from Kahului.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:22 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wailea and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kahului.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Kahului. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.47 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 Kahului
Census designated place
| Population | 26,337 |
| Coordinates | 20.8895300, -156.4743200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kahului (-156.47432, 20.88953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
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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