Origin
Kēōkea, HI
Evening in Kēōkea on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kēōkea, HI to Makawao, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kēōkea, HI
Mike Norris
Makawao, HI
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Trip Overview
Kēōkea, HI to Makawao, HI is 11.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Kula Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey connects two locations within Hawaii, offering a brief but potentially engaging drive. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick transition between points on the island without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kula Highway | 9.6 mi | 17m |
| Makawao Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Baldwin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ukiu Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kula Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kēōkea, HI and Makawao, HI.
1
Start on HI 37
9.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Kula Highway
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn slight right
153 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on HI 365
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Makawao Avenue
4
Turn left onto HI 390
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Baldwin Avenue
5
Turn left onto Ukiu Road
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ukiu Road
6
Arrive at destination
Ukiu Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn slight right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
HI 390 / Baldwin Avenue
Turn left onto HI 390 / Baldwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Ukiu Road
Turn left onto Ukiu Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.03 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $5.98 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Makawao, HI
Evening in Makawao on Saturday
Local time
6:43 PM
HST
Current temp
61°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
14 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
21m 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 for this 11.6-mile trip, as there's no highway share involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles along Kula Highway. This road profile suggests a route that requires attention to navigation and may involve frequent adjustments rather than sustained high-speed travel. You'll be on roads that feel more integrated into the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on Kula Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kēōkea, HI to Makawao, HI is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (HI 390 / Baldwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Ukiu Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on Kula 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 9.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (HI 390 / Baldwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (Ukiu Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Haleakalā National Park. 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 Makawao, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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