Makawao, HI Road Trips
Makawao, HI serves as a quiet starting point in Hawaii, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 18 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Makawao, HI head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
33.3 mi
Lahaina, HI
Quickest Drive
21m
Kēōkea, HI
Plan Around Makawao, HI
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Makawao, HI is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Makawao, HI
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Makawao, HI
Driving from Makawao, HI
The typical drive from Makawao, HI covers about 18 miles and takes around 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 33 miles (56m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Makawao, HI include Lahaina, HI (33.3 mi, 56m), Wailuku, HI (15.1 mi, 28m), Kahului, HI (12.9 mi, 22m), and Kēōkea, HI (11.6 mi, 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in HI currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 18-mile trip from Makawao, HI, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Makawao, HI and 2 routes heading into Makawao, HI, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 33 miles.
The longest mapped route from Makawao, HI covers 33 miles and takes approximately 56m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Makawao, HI runs about 18 miles with a drive time of roughly 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 18-mile trip from Makawao, HI costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Makawao, HI include Lahaina, HI, Wailuku, HI, Kahului, HI and Kēōkea, HI. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Makawao, HI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,263
Median Income
$96,116
Median Home Value
$819,600
Median Age
43.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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