How far is Wailea, HI from Lahaina, HI?
The driving distance from Wailea, HI to Lahaina, HI is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailea and Lahaina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea and Lahaina.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Honoapiilani Highway
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Turn left onto Prison Street
143 m · 21 sec · Prison Street
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Turn right onto Waine'e Street
1137 ft · 53 sec · Waine'e Street
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Turn left
25 m · 6 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 Lahaina.
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 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 then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Wailea and Mostly Sunny near Lahaina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Lahaina?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 13.7 miles from Wailea and 13.5 miles from Lahaina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Wailea and Mostly Sunny near Lahaina.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Lahaina. Straight-line distance: 19.81 mi (31.88 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 Lahaina
CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii
| Population | 11,704 |
| Coordinates | 20.8742900, -156.6766300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-156.676382, 20.874146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.12 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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