Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pukalani, HI
William Chen
Kēōkea, HI
Mike Norris
Pukalani to Kēōkea is 9.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Kula Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Hawaii, connecting two points with a mostly surface road profile. It's a quick drive that offers a brief taste of the local landscape without requiring an overnight stay. Consider this route for a simple, straightforward transit between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kula Highway | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Old Haleakala Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Haahaa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani, HI and Kēōkea, HI.
Start on Haahaa Street
Turn left onto HI 367
Turn right onto HI 37
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto HI 37 / Kula Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.15 one way
$4.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| premium | $6.10 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
67°F
Isolated Rain Showers
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Destination
Morning in Kēōkea on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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.
You'll be on surface roads for this entire 9.7-mile drive, as the highway share is 0%. The longest stretch without a turn is 9.1 miles, primarily on Kula Highway. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of this trip as you navigate between Pukalani and Kēōkea.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pukalani, HI to Kēōkea, HI is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (HI 37 / Kula Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,486 ft
Total Descent
117 ft
Highest Point
3,029 ft
~6.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,486 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cuisine: cake;breakfast;american;donut;tea;coffee_shop;ice_cream;bagel
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Later in the drive, short detour
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Attraction
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:30
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, short detour
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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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