How far is Waipio, HI from Waianae, HI?
The driving distance from Waipio, HI to Waianae, HI is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waipio and Waianae.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waipio and Waianae.
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Start on Nanilihilihi Street
1173 ft · 55 sec · Nanilihilihi Street
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Turn right onto Waipio Uka Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Waipio Uka Street
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Turn left onto Kamehameha Highway
1937 ft · 57 sec · Kamehameha Highway
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Turn right onto Luminana Street
765 ft · 20 sec · Luminana Street
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Continue on Lumiaina Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lumiaina Street
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Turn left onto Paiwa Street
1408 ft · 35 sec · Paiwa Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1624 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
7 mi · 9 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
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Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 21 min · Farrington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waipio and Waianae.
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.
Farrington Highway
Continue on Farrington Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Waipio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waipio to Waianae?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Makakilo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Waipio and 12 miles from Waianae.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:20 PM HST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waipio and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Waianae.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waipio and Waianae. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.43 km).
#1 Waipio
Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States of America
| Population | 11,674 |
| Coordinates | 21.4182300, -157.9990600 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waianae
Census designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
| Population | 13,177 |
| Coordinates | 21.4378500, -158.1855500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farrington Highway (-158.185572, 21.437844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
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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