Origin
Lahaina, HI
Afternoon in Lahaina on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lahaina, HI to Kahului, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina, HI and Kahului, HI.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Waine'e Street
3
Turn left onto Prison Street
433 ft
·
23 sec
·
Prison Street
4
Turn right onto HI-30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hokiokio Place
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto HI 3000
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lahaina Bypass
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on HI-30
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto HI 380
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Kuihelani Highway
9
Turn left onto HI 3500
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Puunene Avenue
10
Turn left onto HI 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaahumanu Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right
64 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left
191 ft
·
14 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waine'e Street
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Prison Street
Turn left onto Prison Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Turn right onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Hokiokio Place
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass
Turn right onto HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.98 one way
$9.97 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kahului, HI
Afternoon in Kahului on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
HST
Current temp
69°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 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.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Honoapiilani Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Honoapiilani 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: 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.
Yes — Haleakalā National Park and Kalaupapa National Historical 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 Kahului, 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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