How far is Waimea, HI from ‘Ele‘ele, HI?
The driving distance from Waimea, HI to ‘Ele‘ele, HI is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kauai 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 Waimea and ‘Ele‘ele.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waimea and ‘Ele‘ele.
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Start on Tsuchiya Road
128 m · 23 sec · Tsuchiya Road
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Turn right onto Ola Road
552 ft · 31 sec · Ola Road
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Turn left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
7 mi · 11 min · Kaumualiʻi Highway
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Turn left onto Eleele Road
958 ft · 44 sec · Eleele Road
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Turn left onto Uliuli Road
26 m · 4 sec · Uliuli Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Uliuli Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waimea and ‘Ele‘ele.
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.
Kaumualiʻi Highway
Turn left onto Kaumualiʻi Highway
6.96 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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Waimea and Scattered Rain Showers near ‘Ele‘ele.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waimea to ‘Ele‘ele?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Hanapēpē is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Waimea and 3.7 miles from ‘Ele‘ele.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Waimea and Scattered Rain Showers near ‘Ele‘ele.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waimea and ‘Ele‘ele. Straight-line distance: 6.48 mi (10.43 km).
#1 Waimea
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 11,687 |
| Coordinates | 21.9570700, -159.6689300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 ‘Ele‘ele
City in Kauai County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 2,390 |
| Coordinates | 21.9073800, -159.5832200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: ‘Ele‘ele (-159.58322, 21.90738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
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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