Hana to Lahaina is 71.6 miles and takes about 2h 25m via Hana Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within Hawaii, traversing primarily surface roads. The route offers a single-day adventure with a manageable distance and duration. Given the relatively short travel time and modest fuel cost, this trip is well-suited for a relaxed exploration of the local landscape.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.8 miles from Hana, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hana Highway
49.3 mi
1h 47m
Honoapiilani Highway
12.9 mi
22m
Kuihelani Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Lahaina Bypass
2.6 mi
4m
Kahului Airport Access Road
0.9 mi
1m
Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi
1m
Waine'e Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Prison Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Hana Highway
— 49.3 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hana, HI and Lahaina, HI.
1
Start on Kauiki Street
124 ft·7 sec·Kauiki Street
2
Turn right onto HI-360
49 mi·1 hr 47 min·Hana Highway
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto HI 3800
0.9 mi·1 min·Kahului Airport Access Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on HI 380
5.2 mi·7 min·Kuihelani Highway
5
Turn left onto HI-30
12 mi·19 min·Honoapiilani Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on HI-30
2.6 mi·4 min·Lahaina Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi·1 min·Hokiokio Place
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto HI-30
1.1 mi·2 min·Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Prison Street
468 ft·21 sec·Prison Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
0.2 mi·53 sec·Waine'e Street
11
Turn left
81 ft·5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
This is a one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Since the drive is only 2h 25m and covers 71.6 miles, you won't need to split it up. The estimated fuel cost is $16, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when on Hana Highway, as services can be spread out. Take advantage of the short duration by allowing ample time for spontaneous stops along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.8 miles from Hana, HI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.8 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lahaina, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hana, HI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hana, HI
This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hana, HI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hana Highway for about 49.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|HI-360 / Hana Highway
Turn right onto HI-360 / Hana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
49.3 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Turn left onto HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
55.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Turn left onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
69.9 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Hokiokio Place
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
71.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Prison Street
Turn left onto Prison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.00 one way
$28.00 round trip
$4.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.28
$14.88
$29.76
premium
$5.46
$15.38
$30.75
diesel
$4.80
$13.52
$27.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.27
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 8, 2026
Origin
Hana, HI
Afternoon
in Hana on Saturday
Local time
3:27 PM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Scattered Rain Showers
ENE 10 mph51% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lahaina, HI
Afternoon
in Lahaina on Saturday
Local time
3:27 PM
HST
Current temp
85°F
Sunny
ENE 8 to 12 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Haleakalā National Park
National Park
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endangered species, some of which exist n...
When Hansen's disease (leprosy) was introduced to the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha V banished all afflicted to the isolated Kalaupapa Peninsula on the north shore of Molokai. Since 1866, more tha...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 71.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive covers 71.6 miles, almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway sections. You'll encounter the longest stretch of 49.3 miles on Hana Highway. Expect a consistent surface road experience throughout the trip, without the interruptions of major highway interchanges. This means you'll be navigating at a steady pace, more akin to rural cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.3 mi on Hana Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI-360 / Hana Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (HI-360 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,064 ft10 ft
Total Climb
1,670 ft
Total Descent
1,787 ft
Highest Point
1,064 ft
~10.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,054 ft
Notable High Points
1,064 ft at ~10.3 miles+557 ft prominence
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Lahaina is a town on the western end of the island of Maui, Hawaii that abounds with restaurants, night clubs, and souvenir shops. Because the western end of Maui is a popular vacation destination, tourism is important to Lahaina. Most tourists, however, eschew Lahaina during the day, choosing instead the beaches of Kaanapali; but life in Lahaina after sunset is quite active.
Much of the town was destroyed in deadly wildfire in August 2023. As of 2025, the town is being rebuilt, but tourism services may be limited.
Top landmarks
•Maria Lanakila Catholic Church — church building in Lahaina, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 71.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.3 miles on Hana Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI-360 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.4 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Haleakalā National Park and Kalaupapa National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lahaina, HI before heading back.
