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Trip from Lahaina, HI to Wailuku, HI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

21.7 mi

35 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lahaina, HI, HI

Lahaina, HI

Mike Norris

census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaiʻi, United States

Wailuku, HI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lahaina, HI to Wailuku, HI covers 21.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina Bypass, South High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Honoapiilani Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Honoapiilani Highway 17.3 mi 30m
Lahaina Bypass 2.6 mi 4m
South High Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Market Street 0.4 mi 1m
Hokiokio Place 0.3 mi 1m
Wells Street 0.2 mi <1m
Waine'e Street 0.2 mi <1m
Kahawai Street 0.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Honoapiilani Highway — 17.3 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina, HI and Wailuku, 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

16 mi · 28 min · Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on HI-30

0.5 mi · 1 min · South High Street
9

Turn right onto HI 3830

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Wells Street
10

Turn left onto HI 3405

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
11

Turn left onto Kahawai Street

0.1 mi · 1 min · Kahawai Street
12

Turn right onto Makua Street

252 ft · 27 sec · Makua Street
13

Arrive at destination

Makua Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

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.

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

$4.56 one way

$9.11 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.61 $4.79 $9.58
premium $5.80 $4.96 $9.91
diesel $5.60 $4.78 $9.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.28 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
EV Truck/SUV 8.7 0 $3.04 $1.39

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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Lahaina, HI

Morning in Lahaina on Friday

Local time

6:59 AM

HST

Current temp

88°F

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

ENE 12 to 22 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued September 2 at 3:01AM HST until September 4 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

Destination

Wailuku, HI

Morning in Wailuku on Friday

Local time

6:59 AM

HST

Current temp

84°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

ENE 13 to 24 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued September 2 at 3:01AM HST until September 4 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

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

4 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

42m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

21.7 mi in 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

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: 17.3 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 21.7 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

405 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

524 ft

Total Descent

284 ft

Highest Point

405 ft

~18.6 mi in

Elevation Range

396 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Lahaina, HI

Full guide →

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

  • • Maria Lanakila Catholic Church — church building in Lahaina, United States of America

Arriving in Wailuku, HI

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Iao Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
  • • Bailey House Museum — building in Wailuku, United States of America
  • • Chee Kung Tong Society Building — building in Wailuku, United States of America

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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 17.3 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 Wailuku, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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