Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Lahaina, HI
Mike Norris
Kahului, HI
Mike Norris
Lahaina to Kahului is 23 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway/Kuihelani Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip connects two key areas on Maui, Hawaii. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a more turn-heavy experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. This route is perfect for a quick transfer between towns, allowing you to maximize your time exploring either location. Given the short distance, it’s an easy drive with minimal impact on your day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 12.9 mi | 22m |
| Kuihelani Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Puunene Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Kaahumanu Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hokiokio Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Waine'e Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina, HI and Kahului, HI.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
Turn left onto Prison Street
Turn right onto HI-30
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Turn right onto HI 3000
Continue on HI-30
Turn right onto HI 380
Turn left onto HI 3500
Turn left onto HI 32
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Prison Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| premium | $6.10 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Lahaina on Wednesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Destination
Morning in Kahului on Wednesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 a turn-heavy local drive, covering 23 miles in approximately 40 minutes. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 12.9 miles along Honoapiilani Highway. As you transition from Honoapiilani Highway to Kuihelani Highway, the character of the drive shifts slightly, but remains focused on local traffic patterns and turns. It's less about covering ground quickly and more about the immediate surroundings.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Waine'e Street.
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 23 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Waine'e Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Prison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
339 ft
Total Descent
348 ft
Highest Point
192 ft
~18.1 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Kahului, HI
Cuisine: coffee_shop;bakery;pastry
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 06:30-15:00; Su 06...
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Kahului, HI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: chinese
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: Tu-Sa 08:00-16:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Lahaina, HI
Visit websiteViewpoint
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Lahaina, HI
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
HI
Hours: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
Visit websiteMemorial
Near the start, right off the route
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
Stone
Early in the drive, right off the route
Archaeological_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Wailuku, HI
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00
Visit websiteCamp_site
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Lahaina, HI
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Lahaina, HI
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
Kahului is the largest town and commercial center of the island of Maui in Hawaii.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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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