Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Pukalani, HI
William Chen
Kā‘anapali, HI
Vie Studio
Pukalani to Kā‘anapali is 35 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway and Haleakala Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Hawaii region, taking you from one side of Maui to another. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate. Given the short distance and duration, it's a perfect option for a day trip, allowing ample time for activities at your destination.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 16.3 mi | 29m |
| Haleakala Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Kuihelani Highway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Hana Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Old Haleakala Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kahului Airport Access Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ka‘anapali Parkway | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani, HI and Kā‘anapali, HI.
Start on Haahaa Street
Turn right onto HI 367
Continue on HI 37
Turn left onto HI 36
Turn left onto HI 3800
Continue on HI 380
Turn left onto HI-30
Continue on HI-30
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Turn right onto HI-30
Turn left onto Ka‘anapali Parkway
Enter roundabout
Continue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Pukalani, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 29.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto HI 36 / Hana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.76 one way
$15.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
| premium | $6.10 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Pukalani on Wednesday
Local time
11:51 AM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Kā‘anapali on Wednesday
Local time
11:51 AM
HST
Current temp
75°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 35-mile drive is primarily on surface roads, with about 2% on highways. You'll experience 16.3 miles on Honoapiilani Highway as the longest continuous stretch. Expect to navigate through varied terrain as you transition from Haleakala Highway onto Honoapiilani Highway, likely noticing changes in traffic density and road conditions.
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 around 6.9 miles in near HI 36 / Hana 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 35 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: at 6.9 miles (HI 36 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
1,823 ft
Highest Point
1,543 ft
Elevation Range
1,536 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). 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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