Origin
Kaanapali Landing, HI
Afternoon in Kaanapali Landing on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kaanapali Landing, 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 5m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaanapali Landing, HI
Brady Knoll
Wailea, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Kaanapali Landing and Wailea is a straightforward 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, eliminating any need for an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Honoapiilani Highway, the Lahaina Bypass, and the Piilani Highway to navigate between these two points. Budget approximately $7 for fuel to cover the distance, making this a budget-friendly transit across the island. Since both locations are situated within Hawaii, you will remain in the same region throughout your travel. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that connects two major coastal areas without requiring an extensive time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 15.1 mi | 26m |
| Piilani Highway | 6.6 mi | 14m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 5 mi | 9m |
| North Kihei Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Keawe Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wailea Alanui Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Okolani Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kalapu Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 15.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kaanapali Landing, HI and Wailea, HI.
1
Start on Kolepa Place
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Kolepa Place
2
Turn left onto Kalapu Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kalapu Drive
3
Turn left onto Puukolii Road
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
Puukolii Road
4
Turn left onto HI-30
3.6 mi
·
7 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Kaanapali Landing, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Keawe Street
Turn left onto Keawe Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Okolani Drive
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
31.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
Wailea Alanui Drive
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.09 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
| premium | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
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
3:22 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.
Temperature spread
16 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
1h 5m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway-share segments. You will spend the most time on the Honoapiilani Highway, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.1 miles. The road’s personality is defined by its winding nature, requiring your full attention as you transition between the bypass and local highways. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace is dictated by traffic patterns and the technical layout of the path. You should prepare for a drive that demands active steering rather than one where you can rely on cruise control.
Only 0% 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: 15.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near Keawe Street.
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 32.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 4 miles (Keawe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (Wailea Alanui Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 15.1 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 4 miles (Keawe Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.2 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles (Wailea Alanui 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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