Origin
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Afternoon in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Hilo, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Hawaiian Paradise Park to Hilo is 16.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Kanoelehua Avenue and Mamalahoa Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Hawaii region, connecting two points on the Big Island. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a high-speed transit. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a simple transit between these two locations on the island.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kanoelehua Avenue | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Mamalahoa Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Kaloli Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kamehameha Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Puueo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 13th Avenue | 0.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Kanoelehua Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI and Hilo, HI.
1
Start on 13th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
2 min
·
13th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Kaloli Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto 130
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
4
Continue on 130
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Hilo/Volcano
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto HI 11
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamalahoa Highway
6
Continue on 11
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kanoelehua Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto 19
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Kamehameha Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on Wailuku Drive
496 ft
·
23 sec
·
Wailuku Drive
9
Turn right onto Puueo Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Puueo Street
10
Turn left onto Lehua Street
330 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lehua Street
11
Arrive at destination
Lehua Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Kaloli Drive
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
At end of road, turn right onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
19 / Kamehameha Avenue
Turn left onto 19 / Kamehameha Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Puueo Street
Turn right onto Puueo Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Lehua Street
Turn left onto Lehua Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.78 | $7.57 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hilo, HI
Afternoon in Hilo on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles along Kanoelehua Avenue. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road and Mamalahoa Highway, indicating a more intimate drive through communities rather than an open highway. Be prepared for a more engaging, turn-heavy experience from start to finish.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Kanoelehua Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kaloli Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Kaloli Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (19 / Kamehameha Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI to Hilo, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Hilo/Volcano along the way.
Hilo/Volcano
5.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Kanoelehua Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Kaloli Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (19 / Kamehameha Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilo, HI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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