Origin
Kapa‘a, HI
Afternoon in Kapa‘a on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kapa‘a, HI to Kīlauea, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kapa‘a, HI
William Chen
Kīlauea, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Kapa‘a to Kīlauea, you are looking at a quick 15.4-mile journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel to cover this stretch within the Hawaii region. Because the drive is straightforward and brief, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule. Navigating between these two points involves transitioning through local roads, making it a simple commute rather than a major expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kuhio Highway | 15.3 mi | 24m |
| Keneke Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kauwila Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kuhio Highway
— 15.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapa‘a, HI and Kīlauea, HI.
1
Start on Kauwila Street
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Kauwila Street
2
Turn left onto HI 56
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kuhio Highway
3
Enter roundabout onto HI 56
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kuhio Highway
4
Continue on HI 56
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Kuhio Highway
5
At end of road, turn left
89 ft
·
2 sec
6
At end of road, turn right onto HI 56
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Kuhio Highway
7
Turn right onto Keneke Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Keneke Street
8
Arrive at destination
Keneke Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Turn left onto HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
5
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
At end of road, turn right onto HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Navigation decision point
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Keneke Street
Turn right onto Keneke Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.68 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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
Kīlauea, HI
Afternoon in Kīlauea on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
67°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous highway experience. While you will spend 15.3 miles on the Kuhio Highway, the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you are primarily navigating local infrastructure like Keneke Street and Kauwila Street. This layout creates a more technical driving environment compared to a wide-open interstate. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed cruising here, so be prepared for a steady pace. It is a practical drive that moves you efficiently through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Kuhio Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 56 / Kuhio Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15 miles: Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
425 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
630 ft
Total Descent
347 ft
Highest Point
425 ft
~9.9 mi in
Elevation Range
416 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Kuhio 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: near the start (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kīlauea, 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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