How far is Wailuku, HI from Pukalani, HI?
The driving distance from Wailuku, HI to Pukalani, HI is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wailuku and Pukalani.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailuku and Pukalani.
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Start on Makua Street
77 m · 32 sec · Makua Street
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Turn left onto Kahawai Street
604 ft · 1 min · Kahawai Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
157 m · 27 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
985 ft · 28 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1309 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
108 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Kaahumanu Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Kaahumanu Avenue
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Continue on Hana Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Hana Highway
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Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1129 ft · 21 sec · Old Haleakala Highway
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Continue on Old Haleakala Highway
1.4 mi · 4 min · Old Haleakala Highway
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Turn left onto Haahaa Street
68 m · 10 sec · Haahaa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Haahaa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wailuku and Pukalani.
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.
Haleakala Highway
Turn right onto Haleakala Highway
5.25 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Wailuku and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wailuku to Pukalani?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Paia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Wailuku and 7.4 miles from Pukalani.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Wailuku and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pukalani.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wailuku and Pukalani. Straight-line distance: 11.57 mi (18.62 km).
#1 Wailuku
Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States
| Population | 15,313 |
| Coordinates | 20.8913300, -156.5060400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pukalani
City in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 7,574 |
| Coordinates | 20.8366700, -156.3366700 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haahaa Street (-156.336312, 20.83641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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