Origin
Hilo, HI
Afternoon in Hilo on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hilo, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
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 29m
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
Hilo to Hawaiian Paradise Park is 15.8 miles and takes about 30m via Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road and Mamalahoa Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Hawaii region on the Big Island. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it feel more like navigating neighborhoods than a highway cruise. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for a quick transfer or as part of a larger exploration of the Hilo area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Mamalahoa Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Kinoʻole Street | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Kaloli Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kanoelehua Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Puueo Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 13th Avenue | 0.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilo, HI and Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.
1
Start on Lehua Street
330 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lehua Street
2
Turn right onto Puueo Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Puueo Street
3
Turn right onto Wailuku Drive
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Wailuku Drive
4
Turn left onto Kinoʻole Street
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Kinoʻole Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto 2000
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Puainako Street
6
Turn right onto Kanoelehua Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kanoelehua Avenue
7
Continue on 11
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Mamalahoa Highway
8
Turn left onto 130
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto 130
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
10
Continue on 130
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
11
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Kaloli Drive
12
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
2 min
·
13th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
13th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Puueo Street
Turn right onto Puueo Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Wailuku Drive
Turn right onto Wailuku Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kinoʻole Street
Turn left onto Kinoʻole Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Turn left onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Afternoon in Hawaiian Paradise Park 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
30m 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 its frequent turns, giving it a distinctly local feel with 0% highway share. You'll spend your 30-minute drive navigating through community roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 3.1 miles along Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. The drive progresses through a mix of local streets and main arteries like Mamalahoa Highway, requiring your attention to navigate the various intersections and turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Puueo Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Puueo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Wailuku Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Kinoʻole Street): 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 Hilo, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Pahoa/Kalapana along the way.
Pahoa/Kalapana
7.9 mi in
|
~14m
|
via 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. 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 0.1 miles (Puueo Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Wailuku Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Kinoʻole Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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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