How far is Waipio, HI from Lahaina, HI?

The estimated driving distance from Waipio, HI to Lahaina, HI is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
116.42 mi
02h 25m · estimated
Flight
93.14 mi
149.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.14 mi
Kilometers
149.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
116.42 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
187.36 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lahaina
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM HST
Return by in Waipio
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM HST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waipio
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Lahaina
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM HST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM HST

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

Leave by
1:40 PM HST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waipio
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
Kualapu‘u
HI

Census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States of America

From Waipio
46.5 mi
01h 12m
To Lahaina
69.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM HST
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
Lahaina Weather
HI
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Sunday
Using Waikapū 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 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kualapu‘u
01h 12m from Waipio
Leave By
1:40 PM HST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Waipio and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lahaina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waipio to Lahaina?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Kualapu‘u is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Waipio and 69.8 miles from Lahaina.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM HST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM HST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.35 one way or $40.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waipio and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lahaina.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waipio and Lahaina. Straight-line distance: 93.14 mi (149.89 km).

Waipio

#1 Waipio

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America

Population11,674
Coordinates21.4182300, -157.9990600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Lahaina

#2 Lahaina

CDP in West Maui, Maui County, Hawaii

Population11,704
Coordinates20.8742900, -156.6766300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Waipio (-157.99906, 21.41823)
End: Lahaina (-156.67663, 20.87429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.55 L · about $20.35
Round trip
$40.70
8.22 gal · 31.1 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.35 $40.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $21.94 $43.88
Premium $5.57 $22.88 $45.75
Diesel $6.37 $26.16 $52.33

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 Waipio and Lahaina. The current time is 04:15:24.

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.