How far is Wailea, HI from Pāpa‘ikou, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Wailea, HI to Pāpa‘ikou, HI is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Road
134.23 mi
02h 47m · estimated
Flight
107.39 mi
172.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.39 mi
Kilometers
172.83 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
134.23 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
216.03 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pāpa‘ikou
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM HST
Return by in Wailea
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wailea
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Pāpa‘ikou
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM HST
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM HST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wailea
9:30 PM HST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kapaau
HI

City in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Wailea
53.7 mi
01h 23m
To Pāpa‘ikou
80.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wailea Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Sunday
Using Kēōkea as the closest live forecast in the Maui County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
6 to 10 mph ESE

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kapaau
01h 23m from Wailea
Leave By
12:56 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wailea and Chance Rain Showers near Pāpa‘ikou.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wailea to Pāpa‘ikou?

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Kapaau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Wailea and 80.5 miles from Pāpa‘ikou.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 12:56 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wailea and Chance Rain Showers near Pāpa‘ikou.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wailea and Pāpa‘ikou. Straight-line distance: 107.39 mi (172.83 km).

Wailea

#1 Wailea

City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population5,938
Coordinates20.6897300, -156.4419000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Pāpa‘ikou

#2 Pāpa‘ikou

Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Population1,314
Coordinates19.7871800, -155.0932600
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Wailea (-156.4419, 20.68973)
End: Pāpa‘ikou (-155.09326, 19.78718)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $23.47
Round trip
$46.94
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.47 $46.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.30 $50.60
Premium $5.57 $26.38 $52.77
Diesel $6.37 $30.17 $60.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Hawaii · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wailea and Pāpa‘ikou. The current time is 06:56:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.