Origin
Ka‘a‘awa, HI
Afternoon in Ka‘a‘awa on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ka‘a‘awa, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ka‘a‘awa, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Ka‘a‘awa to Hālawa Heights is 22.5 miles and takes about 45m via Kamehameha Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Hawaii, connecting two points within the state. Expect a mixed driving experience, blending faster freeway sections with local road cruising. It's a straightforward, short trip, perfect for a day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief but varied journey between these two Hawaiian locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 8.2 mi | 17m |
| John A. Burns Freeway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Likelike Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halawa Heights Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nahiolea Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ulune Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ka‘a‘awa, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on Kekio Road
191 ft
·
24 sec
·
Kekio Road
2
Turn left onto Polinalina Road
203 ft
·
24 sec
·
Polinalina Road
3
Turn right onto HI 83
8.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
4
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto HI 63
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Likelike Highway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
7
Merge onto I H3
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
John A. Burns Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Ulune Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ulune Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
12
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
13
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
14
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
15
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
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 1C
Toward Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith, Aiea
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Kahuapaani Street
Turn right onto Kahuapaani Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Iwaiwa Street
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Hulumanu Street
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.75 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
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.
Destination
Hālawa Heights, HI
Afternoon in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
71°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 22.5-mile journey offers a varied driving experience, with 34% of it on highways. You'll encounter a mix of road types, transitioning from the Kamehameha Highway to the John A. Burns Freeway and then Kahekili Highway. The longest stretch without a turn is 8.2 miles, primarily on Kamehameha Highway, giving you a solid segment of consistent driving. The road character shifts throughout the 45-minute drive, presenting different conditions and speeds as you navigate between these points.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Kamehameha Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near HI 83 / Kahekili Highway.
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 22.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.3 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (Kahuapaani 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.
Between Ka‘a‘awa, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward I H3 West: Pearl Harbor, Stadium, Halawa, Camp Smith and Aiea.
I H3 West: Pearl Harbor
13.1 mi in
|
~28m
Stadium
21.3 mi in
|
~41m
Halawa
21.3 mi in
|
~41m
Camp Smith
21.3 mi in
|
~41m
Aiea
21.3 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 22.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Kamehameha Highway. 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 8.3 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (Kahuapaani Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Hālawa Heights, 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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