Origin
Kā‘anapali, HI
Afternoon in Kā‘anapali on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
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Trip from Kā‘anapali, HI to Wailea, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kā‘anapali, HI
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Wailea, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Kā‘anapali and Wailea is a straightforward 31.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily transition between these two prominent areas of Hawaii. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route that doesn't require an overnight stay to complete comfortably. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares including the Honoapiilani Highway, the Lahaina Bypass, and the Piilani Highway. Because this route stays entirely within the state of Hawaii, it offers a seamless connection for your island travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 13.8 mi | 24m |
| Piilani Highway | 6.6 mi | 14m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 5 mi | 9m |
| North Kihei Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Ka‘anapali Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Keawe Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wailea Alanui Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Okolani Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kā‘anapali, HI and Wailea, HI.
1
Start on this road
463 ft
·
37 sec
·
this road
2
Enter roundabout onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ka‘anapali Parkway
3
Continue on Ka‘anapali Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Ka‘anapali Parkway
4
Turn right onto HI-30
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
5
Turn left onto Keawe Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Keawe Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on HI 3000
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lahaina Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on HI-30
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto HI 310
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kihei Road
9
Turn slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto HI 31
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto HI 31
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Piilani Highway
12
Continue on HI 31
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolani Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wailea Alanui Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right
79 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue
519 ft
·
46 sec
17
Turn left
339 ft
·
24 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Kā‘anapali, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ka‘anapali Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Keawe Street
Turn left onto Keawe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Okolani Drive
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
31 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Wailea Alanui Drive
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| premium | $5.98 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Wailea, HI
Afternoon in Wailea on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
87°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.
Road read
1h 4m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route features a 3-highway configuration that transitions between coastal stretches and bypasses, keeping the experience varied rather than monotonous. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on the road during a 13.8-mile stretch along the Honoapiilani Highway. As you move through the journey, the road character shifts from local bypasses to highway driving, providing a technical feel that is quite different from a standard interstate cruise. Stay alert as you navigate these transitions, as the road surface and traffic patterns will change frequently throughout the hour-long trip.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Honoapiilani Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ka‘anapali Parkway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Ka‘anapali Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (Keawe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
201 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
556 ft
Total Descent
530 ft
Highest Point
201 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
195 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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 13.8 miles on Honoapiilani Highway. 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 Wailea, 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 0.1 miles (Ka‘anapali Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (Keawe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Haleakalā National Park and Kalaupapa National Historical Park. 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 Wailea, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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