Origin
Kahuku, HI
Afternoon in Kahuku on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kahuku, HI to Honolulu, 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 15m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 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 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Kahuku to Honolulu covers 35.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is a relatively short commute across the island. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the trek. The route primarily utilizes Kamehameha Highway, Likelike Highway, and Kahekili Highway to connect the two locations within Hawaii. Because the trip is straightforward, you do not need to worry about planning for an overnight stay. It serves as a practical, direct link between the northern part of the island and the city center.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 20.4 mi | 44m |
| 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 |
| State Highway 83 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 20.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kahuku, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on this road
441 ft
·
37 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto HI 83
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
3
Continue on 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 83
4
Continue on HI 83
17 mi
·
36 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
5
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto HI 63
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Likelike Highway
7
Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North School Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Liliha Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Liliha Street
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto HI 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
11
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
12
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
13
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
14
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
15
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
At end of road, turn left onto HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Navigation decision point
7
21 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
32.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Liliha Street
Turn right onto Liliha Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
35.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.65 one way
$15.30 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| premium | $5.98 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
3:20 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
15 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 15m 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 is entirely highway-based, consisting of 100% highway travel as you navigate between regions. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.4 miles while cruising along Kamehameha Highway. As you transition between the various highways, the road character shifts from regional thoroughfares to more technical local segments. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise, so be prepared for frequent steering adjustments as you make your way toward your destination.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.4 mi on Kamehameha 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 0.1 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 35.3 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 0.1 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,020 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
1,049 ft
Total Descent
1,039 ft
Highest Point
1,020 ft
~27.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,014 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). 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 20.4 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 0.1 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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