How far is Wailea, HI from Kīhei, HI?
The driving distance from Wailea, HI to Kīhei, HI is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailea and Kīhei.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea and Kīhei.
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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 1 toward Kulanihakoi Street
7 m · 1 sec · Kulanihakoi Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Kulanihakoi Street
1704 ft · 1 min · Kulanihakoi Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kulanihakoi Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wailea and Kīhei.
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.
Piilani Highway
Turn left onto Piilani Highway
4.76 mi · 00h 10m
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 Kīhei.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Kīhei?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Kēōkea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Wailea and 3.2 miles from Kīhei.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 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 Kīhei.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Kīhei. Straight-line distance: 5.18 mi (8.34 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 Kīhei
Census designated place
| Population | 20,881 |
| Coordinates | 20.7646200, -156.4457800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kīhei (-156.44578, 20.76462)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.17 | $2.35 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
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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