Origin
Kīhei, HI
Night in Kīhei on Monday
Local time
11:26 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kīhei, HI to Wailea, HI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kīhei, HI
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Wailea, HI
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Trip Overview
This short 6.4-mile drive from Kīhei to Wailea in Hawaii is a quick 15-minute excursion, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate Piilani Highway and Wailea Alanui Drive, with a brief turn onto Okolani Drive. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is designed for ease and accessibility. The entire journey takes place within the Hawaii region, offering a convenient way to experience a different part of the island without needing an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward local cruise with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Piilani Highway | 4.8 mi | 10m |
| Wailea Alanui Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Okolani Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kulanihakoi Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Piilani Highway
— 4.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kīhei, HI and Wailea, HI.
1
Start on Kulanihakoi Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kulanihakoi Street
2
Enter roundabout onto HI 31
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
Piilani Highway
3
Continue on HI 31
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolani Drive
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wailea Alanui Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right
79 ft
·
7 sec
7
Continue
519 ft
·
46 sec
8
Turn left
339 ft
·
24 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 6.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 31 / Piilani Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 31 / Piilani Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Okolani Drive
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Wailea Alanui Drive
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.77 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $5.98 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Wailea, HI
Night in Wailea on Monday
Local time
11:26 PM
HST
Current temp
87°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
18 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
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 on this route, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, steady pace. There's no highway share to this journey, keeping you on more intimate local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles along Piilani Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This drive is characterized by its frequent navigation changes, making it feel more like a series of connected local streets than a traditional highway cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Piilani Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.3 miles in near HI 31 / Piilani Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (HI 31 / Piilani Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Wailea Alanui Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is a super easy, same-day round trip. At just 6.4 miles and 15 minutes, you can easily do this and still have plenty of weekend left.
Family Friendly
This 6.4-mile drive is perfect for families – short enough that the kids won't get restless, and the 15-minute travel time makes it a breeze.
Solo Traveler
This 6.4-mile, 15-minute drive is a comfortable solo distance. You'll barely have time to finish your podcast before you arrive.
EV Driver
With only 6.4 miles to cover and a 15-minute drive time, this route is easily manageable on a single EV charge. No need to worry about finding a charger on this short hop.
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 4.8 miles on Piilani 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 0.3 miles (HI 31 / Piilani Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.1 miles (Okolani Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Wailea Alanui Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Wailea, 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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