Origin
Kahuku, HI
Afternoon in Kahuku on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kahuku, 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
1h 9m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kahuku, HI
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Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Traveling from Kahuku to Hālawa Heights covers 37.9 miles, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the transit. The route transitions from the northern reach of the island down toward the central urban areas near Hālawa Heights. It is a straightforward drive that functions well for commuters or anyone looking to traverse this section of Hawaii efficiently. Since no stops are strictly necessary, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 23.5 mi | 46m |
| I H2 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Joseph Leong Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| HI 78 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kaahumanu Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 23.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kahuku, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on this road
441 ft
·
33 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto HI 83
14 mi
·
27 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
3
Continue on HI 83
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Joseph Leong Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on HI 99
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 99
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Honolulu
7
Merge onto I H2
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I H2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I H1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
12
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
13
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Take the ramp onto HI 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Halawa Heights
Use the slight left lane.
17
Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
19
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
20
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
21
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
22
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Kahuku, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 22 and 37.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
34 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
8
37 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
8
37.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Halawa Heights
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Halawa Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.43 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| premium | $5.98 | $8.92 | $17.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
72°F
Waialua, HI
19 mi in
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
6 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 9m 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. Only about 6% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted section is a 23.5-mile stretch on Kamehameha Highway, which serves as the backbone of your route. You will also navigate segments of I H2 and Joseph Leong Highway as you progress toward your destination. The experience is defined by shifting road conditions rather than a monotonous interstate grind, keeping the drive engaging from start to finish.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Kamehameha Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 22 miles in near HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 22 miles (HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
935 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
1,168 ft
Total Descent
930 ft
Highest Point
935 ft
~21.7 mi in
Elevation Range
926 ft
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 Kahuku, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge, I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
Honolulu
24.1 mi in
|
~47m
Waimalu
33.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Pearlridge
33.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
I H201 East
36 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
36 mi in
|
~1h 5m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Kamehameha 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 Hālawa Heights, 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 22 miles (HI 99 / Kamehameha Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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