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Trip from Leilani Estates, HI to Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

Downtown Leilani Estates, HI, HI

Leilani Estates, HI

Mike Norris

Downtown Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI, HI

Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI

Mike Norris

Trip Overview

Traveling between Leilani Estates and Hawaiian Paradise Park is a quick, 13.3-mile trip that typically takes about 31 minutes to complete. Because the distance is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; it is perfectly suited for a simple day trip. You will primarily navigate via Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road, Pāhoa-Kalapana Road, and Kaloli Drive. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be sufficient for this transit. This route keeps you entirely within the Hawaii region, offering a straightforward connection between these two local communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road 5.4 mi 8m
Kaloli Drive 2.4 mi 5m
Pāhoa-Kalapana Road 2.1 mi 3m
Pāhoa Bypass Road 1.5 mi 2m
Leilani Avenue 1.5 mi 5m
Pomaikai Street 0.3 mi 3m
13th Avenue 0.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road — 5.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leilani Estates, HI and Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI.

1

Start on Pomaikai Street

0.3 mi · 3 min · Pomaikai Street
2

Turn right onto Leilani Avenue

1.5 mi · 5 min · Leilani Avenue
3

Turn right onto 130

2.1 mi · 3 min · Pāhoa-Kalapana Road
4

Continue on 130

1.5 mi · 2 min · Pāhoa Bypass Road
5

Enter roundabout onto 130

42 ft · 0 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
6

Continue on 130

2.9 mi · 4 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
7

Enter roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

85 ft · 1 sec · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
8

Continue on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road
9

Turn right onto Kaloli Drive

2.4 mi · 5 min · Kaloli Drive
10

Turn right onto 13th Avenue

0.2 mi · 2 min · 13th Avenue
11

Arrive at destination

13th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.1 — 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 | ~3m in | Leilani Avenue

Turn right onto Leilani Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | 130 / Pāhoa-Kalapana Road

Turn right onto 130 / Pāhoa-Kalapana Road

Navigation decision point

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Enter roundabout onto 130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
8.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Enter roundabout onto Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
13.1 mi into trip | ~28m in | 13th Avenue

Turn right onto 13th Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.88 one way

$5.77 round trip

$5.51/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.79 $3.03 $6.06
premium $5.98 $3.13 $6.26
diesel $5.61 $2.94 $5.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Leilani Estates, HI

Evening in Leilani Estates on Saturday

Local time

6:52 PM

HST

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI

Evening in Hawaiian Paradise Park on Saturday

Local time

6:52 PM

HST

Current temp

81°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

ENE 6 to 12 mph 22% chance 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

7 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

31m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating residential and local roads, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 5.4 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. Because the roads are winding and local in nature, your pace will naturally remain moderate. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a constant change in scenery as you transition between neighborhoods. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on local road conditions.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 Leilani Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Leilani Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (130 / Pāhoa-Kalapana Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

961 ft 144 ft

Total Climb

188 ft

Total Descent

822 ft

Highest Point

961 ft

~1.9 mi in

Elevation Range

816 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road. 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 (Leilani Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (130 / Pāhoa-Kalapana Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (130 / Keaʻau-Pāhoa Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hawaiian Paradise Park, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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