Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Hau‘ula, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Hālawa Heights to Hau‘ula is 30.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via Kamehameha Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Hawaii, traversing mostly surface roads. You'll find this route offers a straightforward way to get from one point to another on the island. It's a short enough drive that you can easily fit it into a day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 14.8 mi | 31m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hālawa Heights, HI and Hau‘ula, HI.
Start on Hulumanu Street
Turn right onto Nahiolea Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Turn left onto HI 7241
Continue on Kahuapaani Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I H201
Take the exit
Merge onto I H3
Take the exit
Merge onto HI 63
Take the exit
Continue on Kahekili Highway
Continue on HI 83
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Hālawa Heights, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.7 — 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
Take the ramp toward I H201 East, I H3 East: Honolulu, Kaneohe
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I H3 East: Kaneohe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward HI 63 North: Likelike Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$6.82 one way
$13.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.03 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| premium | $6.22 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Hālawa Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Hau‘ula on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Scattered 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 route is predominantly surface roads, with only 27% of the drive on highways like the John A. Burns Freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.8 miles on Kamehameha Highway, which is a good indicator of the type of road you'll be on for much of the trip. Expect to navigate through varied traffic conditions as you transition between these road types.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
919 ft
Total Descent
1,156 ft
Highest Point
1,008 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,000 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hālawa Heights, HI to Hau‘ula, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
Kahekili Highway
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m 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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