Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
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
Hilo, HI
Isi Parente
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI and Hilo, HI.
Start on 13th Avenue
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
At end of road, turn right onto 130
Continue on 130
Turn right onto HI 11
Continue on 11
Turn left onto 19
Continue on Wailuku Drive
Turn right onto Puueo Street
Turn left onto Lehua Street
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 19 / Kamehameha Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Puueo Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lehua Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| premium | $6.10 | $3.99 | $7.98 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Wednesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Hilo on Wednesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
79°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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
301 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
330 ft
~3.6 mi in
Elevation Range
322 ft
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
Hilo is a town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The county seat and largest city in Hawaii County, Hilo is one of the best starting points to explore the eastern half of the island, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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