Origin
Mililani Town, HI
Afternoon in Mililani Town on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mililani Town, HI to Honolulu, 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
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
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.
Mililani Town, HI
Mike Norris
Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Mililani Town to Honolulu is a straightforward 19-mile journey that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because this is a short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate primarily via HI 78, the Veteran's Memorial Freeway, and the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two locations on Oahu. Whether you are commuting or heading into the city for the day, this drive offers a direct connection between the central region and the urban center of Honolulu.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| HI 78 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Veteran's Memorial Freeway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Meheula Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I H1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
HI 78
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mililani Town, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on Mahau Place
358 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mahau Place
2
Turn left onto Puanane Loop
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Puanane Loop
3
At end of road, turn left onto Anania Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Anania Drive
4
Turn right onto Meheula Parkway
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Meheula Parkway
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I H2 South
6
Merge onto I H2
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Veteran's Memorial Freeway
7
Merge onto I H1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto Moanalua Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Moanalua Road
11
Turn right onto Kaahumanu Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Kaahumanu Street
12
Turn left onto HI 99
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the ramp onto HI 78
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I H1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I H1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on HI 98
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Olomea Street
17
Continue on HI 98
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
19
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
20
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
21
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
22
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
23
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Anania Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Anania Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
9
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Waimalu, Pearlridge
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
HI 78
Take the ramp onto HI 78 toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward HI 98 East: Vineyard Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.24 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Honolulu, HI
Afternoon in Honolulu on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
80°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
1 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
31m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a consistent pace as you transition between the Veteran's Memorial Freeway and the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.1-mile segment on HI 78, providing a relatively steady flow for the majority of the trip. While the route is efficient, the character of the road remains functional and fast-paced rather than leisurely. Behind the wheel, you will experience a standard freeway transition that moves you quickly from the residential feel of Mililani toward the heart of Honolulu.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on HI 78.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on HI 78 and Veteran's Memorial Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Anania Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Anania Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
735 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
226 ft
Total Descent
883 ft
Highest Point
735 ft
~1.4 mi in
Elevation Range
720 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mililani Town, HI and Honolulu, HI, road signs point toward I H2 South, Waimalu, Pearlridge, I H201 East and I H1 East: Honolulu.
I H2 South
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
Waimalu
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Pearlridge
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
I H201 East
10.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
10.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via HI 78
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on HI 78. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Honolulu, HI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (Anania Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Pearl Harbor National Memorial. 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 Honolulu, 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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