Fall Road Trips in Hawaii

Routes

Avg Distance

56 mi

Avg Drive

1h 33m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Oct 25, 2026

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Hawaii in the fall offers a different kind of scenic drive, with cooler temperatures and fewer crowds making island exploration more comfortable. This state features 30 routes averaging 59.6 miles and taking around 98 minutes. Expect drives with high-altitude sections reaching up to 6,725 feet, with 7 of these routes boasting a drive score of 7 or higher, and all featuring park access.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$5.70/gal

Diesel: $6.28/gal

Typical trip cost

$7–$23

One-way, ~56 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~20 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-19

Climate through the year: Hawaii

Hawaii peaks at around 89°F in Aug and cools to 81°F / 67°F in Jan. Wettest month is Mar at ~2.4 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in
Jan	81	67	1.8
Feb	81	67	1.9
Mar	81	68	2.4
Apr	83	70	0.8
May	85	72	0.8
Jun	87	74	0.5
Jul	88	75	0.5
Aug	89	76	0.8
Sep peak	88	75	0.9
Oct peak	87	74	1.5
Nov peak	84	72	2.3
Dec	82	69	2.2

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for HI — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

Fall hazards: what the data says

Recent seismic activity (last 7 days)

2 earthquakes M3.0+ — strongest M3.3 in Hawaii.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Historical context — not a real-time advisory. Always check local road conditions before departing.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Hawaii routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Hawaii that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 56 miles).

Current regular gas averages $5.70/gallon in Hawaii (week of 2026-10-19). Diesel: $6.28/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $7 and $23. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Hawaii typically sees daytime highs in the 84–88°F range with about 1.6 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

USGS logged 2 earthquakes above M3.0 (strongest M3.3) in the last 7 days. Always check current road and weather conditions before departing.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

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