Origin
Kea‘au, HI
Late night in Kea‘au on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kea‘au, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.4 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Kea‘au to Hawaiian Paradise Park is 7.4 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Hawaii region, making it a simple point-to-point trip. The route primarily uses surface roads, so don't expect a high-speed highway experience. It's a straightforward connection between two nearby communities on the Big Island. Plan for this quick transit when you're in the Kea‘au area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Kaloli Drive | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Keaau-Pahoa Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 13th Avenue | 0.2 mi | 2m |
| Old Volcano Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kea‘au, HI and Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.
1
Start on this road
411 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Old Volcano Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Volcano Road
3
Turn left onto 139
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Keaau-Pahoa Road
4
Turn right onto 130
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
5
Continue on 130
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
6
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Kaloli Drive
7
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
2 min
·
13th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
13th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Volcano Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Volcano Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
139 / Keaau-Pahoa Road
Turn left onto 139 / Keaau-Pahoa Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road
Turn right onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road toward Pahoa/Kalapana
Navigation decision point
Toward Pahoa/Kalapana
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Kaloli Drive
Turn left onto Kaloli Drive
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
13th Avenue
Turn right onto 13th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.21 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| premium | $5.98 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.47 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Late night in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
HST
Current temp
79°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
4 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
16m 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?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. As you navigate, you'll primarily be on local streets like Kaloli Drive and Keaau-Pahoa Road. Expect a more relaxed pace on these roads, characteristic of navigating through developed local areas.
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: 3.1 mi on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road.
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 around 0.1 miles in near Old Volcano Road.
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 16m 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: at 0.1 miles (Old Volcano Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (139 / Keaau-Pahoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Kea‘au, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Pahoa/Kalapana along the way.
Pahoa/Kalapana
1.3 mi in
|
~2m
|
via 130
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 3.1 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. 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 (Old Volcano Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (139 / Keaau-Pahoa Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Bypass Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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