Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Hālawa Heights to Haleʻiwa is 23.6 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Kamehameha Highway and Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Hawaii, connecting two points on the island. The drive is mostly on surface roads, offering a good chance to experience local scenery. With no designated stops, you have the flexibility to add your own points of interest along the way. It's a straightforward route for a casual day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 9.9 mi | 20m |
| I H2 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hulumanu Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and Hale‘iwa, HI.
Start on Hulumanu Street
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Turn left onto HI 7241
Continue on Kahuapaani Street
Turn left onto Ulune Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I H1
Keep slight right at fork onto I H2
Take the exit
Continue on HI 80
Turn left onto HI 930
Enter roundabout onto Kamehameha Highway
Continue on Kamehameha Highway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Ulune Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I H2 toward Milliani, Wahiawa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Wahiawa
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| premium | $5.80 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hālawa Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 PM
HST
Current temp
84°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Hale‘iwa on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 PM
HST
Current temp
87°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive has a 16% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn or exit is 9.9 miles on Kamehameha Highway. Expect to encounter urban merging and dense exits as you transition from freeway sections to surface streets. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for traffic lights and varying speed limits.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Nahiolea Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Nahiolea Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI 7241 / Halawa Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Ulune Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
992 ft
Total Descent
1,223 ft
Highest Point
1,006 ft
~16.9 mi in
Elevation Range
992 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hālawa Heights, HI and Hale‘iwa, HI, road signs point toward Milliani and Wahiawa.
Milliani
Wahiawa
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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