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Trip from Iroquois Point, HI to Honolulu, HI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Iroquois Point, HI, HI

Iroquois Point, HI

Phil Evenden

city in and county seat of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States, that is also the capital city of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI

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Trip Overview

This 21.6-mile drive from Iroquois Point to Honolulu, Hawaii, is a quick trip that should take about 42 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical way to travel between two points within the same region. The route primarily utilizes HI 78, Fort Weaver Road, and Farrington Highway, making it a local-feeling journey. Given its short duration and lack of required overnight stops, this route is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll find this drive to be quite turn-heavy, so be prepared to navigate a fair number of intersections.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
HI 78 5.1 mi 7m
Fort Weaver Road 3.6 mi 8m
Farrington Highway 2.5 mi 4m
Kamehameha Highway 1.4 mi 2m
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway 1.2 mi 1m
I H1 1.1 mi 1m
Hanakahi Street 1 mi 3m
North Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: HI 78 — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iroquois Point, HI and Honolulu, HI.

1

Start on Barracks Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Barracks Road
2

Turn right onto Iroquois Avenue Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Iroquois Avenue Drive
3

At end of road, turn left onto North Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Road
4

Turn right onto Hanakahi Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · Hanakahi Street
5

Turn right onto HI 76

3.6 mi · 8 min · Fort Weaver Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 5 Toward HI 7101: Waipahu
7

Turn straight onto HI 7101

2.5 mi · 4 min · Farrington Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I H1 East: Honolulu
9

Merge onto I H1

1.2 mi · 1 min · Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 10 Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto Moanalua Road

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Moanalua Road
13

Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Kaahumanu Street
14

Turn left onto HI 99

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Take the ramp onto HI 78

5.1 mi · 7 min · HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I H1

1.1 mi · 1 min · I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 20B Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on HI 98

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Olomea Street
19

Continue on HI 98

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Vineyard Boulevard
20

Turn right onto Pali Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pali Highway
21

Continue on HI 61

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Bishop Street
22

Turn left onto South King Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · South King Street
23

Turn left onto Likelike Street

308 ft · 27 sec · Likelike Street
24

Turn left

298 ft · 22 sec
25

Turn right

131 ft · 9 sec
26

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~8m in | HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road

Turn right onto HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
8
11.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
9
11.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
6
13.4 mi into trip | ~28m in | HI 78

Take the ramp onto HI 78 toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
7
19.5 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20B Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.68 one way

$9.36 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.79 $4.92 $9.85
premium $5.98 $5.09 $10.17
diesel $5.61 $4.77 $9.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Iroquois Point, HI

Afternoon in Iroquois Point on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

HST

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Honolulu, HI

Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday

Local time

3:21 PM

HST

Current temp

80°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

10 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

42m 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?

Expect a drive that's more about local navigation than open highway cruising, with only 29% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on HI 78, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you transition back to more local roads. This route is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate through communities. The road's personality shifts from highway segments to more urban and local thoroughfares, requiring your attention to traffic signals and local road conditions.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on HI 78.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 2.7 miles in near HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Iroquois Point, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H1 East: Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge and I H201 East.

I H1 East: Honolulu

9.1 mi in | ~21m

Waimalu

11.1 mi in | ~24m

Pearlridge

11.1 mi in | ~24m

I H201 East

13.4 mi in | ~28m | via HI 78

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on HI 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Honolulu, HI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 2.7 miles (HI 76 / Fort Weaver Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pearl Harbor National Memorial. 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 Honolulu, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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