Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
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
Waikapū, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Lahaina to Waikapū is 19.4 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Hawaii, making it a simple and straightforward trip. You'll be sticking to surface roads for the most part, so expect a relaxed pace. If you're looking for a quick transfer between two points on Maui without a lot of fuss, this route fits the bill.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 15.8 mi | 27m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hokiokio Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Waine'e Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pilikana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kama Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Prison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hookawai Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina, HI and Waikapū, 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 left onto Pilikana Street
Turn left onto Hookawai Drive
Turn right onto Kama Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Turn left onto Hookawai Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Kama Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| premium | $6.10 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Waikapū on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving to speak of. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.8 miles on Honoapiilani Highway. You'll be navigating local roads, so pay attention to traffic signals and potential cross-street interactions. Expect a more urban feel as you approach Waikapū.
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 0.3 miles in near HI-30 / Honoapiilani 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 19.4 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 0.3 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Hokiokio Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
639 ft
Total Descent
179 ft
Highest Point
480 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
470 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 35m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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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