Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Kahului, HI
Mike Norris
Pukalani to Kahului is 10.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Haleakala Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Hawaii region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward connection perfect for getting from one point to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need a quick and easy hop between areas on Maui.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Haleakala Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Hana Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Old Haleakala Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kaahumanu Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Haahaa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani, HI and Kahului, HI.
Start on Haahaa Street
Turn right onto HI 367
Continue on HI 37
Turn left onto HI 36
Continue on HI 32
Turn right
Turn left
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto HI 36 / Hana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $6.03 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
| premium | $6.22 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Pukalani on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
HST
Current temp
82°F
Scattered Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Kahului on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
HST
Current temp
86°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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 route covers 10.6 miles and is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Haleakala Highway for 5.3 miles. Expect a local driving feel as you navigate through areas with varied traffic patterns. The drive is mostly surface roads, so plan for typical town and neighborhood speeds.
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 early in the drive near HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (HI 36 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1 ft
Total Descent
1,533 ft
Highest Point
1,543 ft
Elevation Range
1,533 ft
Kahului is the largest town and commercial center of the island of Maui in Hawaii.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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 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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