Origin
Kahalu‘u, HI
Night in Kahalu‘u on Monday
Local time
10:12 PM
HST
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kahalu‘u, HI to Honolulu, HI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 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 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kahalu‘u, HI
Mike Norris
Honolulu, HI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 14.9-mile drive from Kahalu‘u to Honolulu takes about 31 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on Likelike Highway and Kahekili Highway, with a bit of North School Street. The route features a turn-heavy local drive profile, so expect a dynamic journey rather than a straightforward cruise. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this quick connection between Hawaii's regions is practical for most travelers. Given its short length and the nature of the roads, no overnight stays are necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Likelike Highway | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North School Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Waihee Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Likelike Highway
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kahalu‘u, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on Waihee Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Waihee Road
2
Turn right onto HI 83
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
3
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto HI 63
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Likelike Highway
5
Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North School Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Liliha Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Liliha Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto HI 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
9
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
10
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
11
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
12
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
13
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Turn right onto HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m 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.
5
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Liliha Street
Turn right onto Liliha Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Honolulu, HI
Night in Honolulu on Monday
Local time
10:12 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
13 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
31m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly a turn-heavy local experience, with 0% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on Likelike Highway. As you transition between Likelike Highway and Kahekili Highway, the road's personality shifts, offering a more engaged driving experience compared to a standard interstate. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road conditions as you navigate through local areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Likelike Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near HI 83 / Kamehameha 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 14.9 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 0.3 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Honolulu, HI
Full guide →The capital of Hawaii and its primary point of entry, Honolulu is by far the state's largest city, with 980,000 people—two-thirds of the state's population—residing within the metro area as of 2018. Situated on the southern shore of the island of Oahu, Honolulu serves as the center of government and commerce for the state, the home of the largest airport in the Hawaiian Islands, and the site of the state's best-known tourist destination: Waikiki Beach. Given the city's size and its prominence as a traveler destination, this is definitely not the place to go for a "get-away-from-it-all" Hawaiian vacation. Honolulu is as fast-paced and dynamic as any large city, with all the associated problems such as heavy traffic, crime, and homelessness.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Likelike 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 0.3 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (North School 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 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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