Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kēōkea, HI
Mike Norris
Lahaina, HI
Mike Norris
Kēōkea, HI to Lahaina, HI is 40.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway, Kula Highway, and Haleakala Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive covers ground within Hawaii, moving between different regions of the island. Expect a journey primarily on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a typical highway cruise. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 12.9 mi | 22m |
| Kula Highway | 11.2 mi | 19m |
| Haleakala Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Kuihelani Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hana Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kahului Airport Access Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Haleakala Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kēōkea, HI and Lahaina, HI.
Start on HI 37
Continue on HI 37
Continue on HI 37
Turn left onto HI 36
Turn left onto HI 3800
Continue on HI 380
Turn left onto HI-30
Continue on HI-30
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Turn right onto HI-30
Turn left onto Prison Street
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Kēōkea, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.8 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto HI 36 / Hana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Prison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.16 one way
$18.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.03 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| premium | $6.22 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Kēōkea on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
HST
Current temp
60°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Lahaina on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 12.9 miles along the Honoapiilani Highway. Drivers should anticipate a less-interrupted flow compared to routes with significant highway segments. The driving experience will likely feel more connected to the local environment.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.8 miles in near HI 36 / Hana Highway.
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 40.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 16.8 miles (HI 36 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
233 ft
Total Descent
3,126 ft
Highest Point
2,989 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,981 ft
Lahaina is a town on the western end of the island of Maui, Hawaii that abounds with restaurants, night clubs, and souvenir shops. Because the western end of Maui is a popular vacation destination, tourism is important to Lahaina. Most tourists, however, eschew Lahaina during the day, choosing instead the beaches of Kaanapali; but life in Lahaina after sunset is quite active. Much of the town was destroyed in deadly wildfire in August 2023. As of 2025, the town is being rebuilt, but tourism services may be limited.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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