Origin
Wahiawā, HI
Evening in Wahiawā on Saturday
Local time
6:46 PM
HST
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahiawā, HI to Hālawa Heights, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wahiawā, HI
Studio Lichtfang
Hālawa Heights, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Traveling from Wahiawā to Hālawa Heights is a quick 15.1-mile journey that typically takes about 25 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I H2, Kamehameha Highway, and the Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Hawaii locations. It is a straightforward commute that serves as an efficient way to move across the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I H2 | 8 mi | 10m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| HI 78 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Kilani Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kahuapaani Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kaahumanu Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Moanalua Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I H2
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahiawā, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
52 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Cane Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Cane Street
3
Turn right onto Kilani Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Kilani Avenue
4
Turn left onto HI 80
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Honolulu
6
Merge onto I H2
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I H2
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
HI 78
Toward I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Halawa Heights
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn straight onto Kahuapaani Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kahuapaani Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on HI 7241
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halawa Heights Road
18
Turn right onto Iwaiwa Street
352 ft
·
17 sec
·
Iwaiwa Street
19
Turn left onto Nahiolea Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Nahiolea Street
20
Turn left onto Hulumanu Street
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hulumanu Street
21
Arrive at destination
Hulumanu Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Cane Street
At end of road, turn left onto North Cane Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
11.1 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
8
14.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward Halawa Heights, Halawa Valley, Stadium
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Halawa Heights
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Halawa Heights
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.55 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
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.
Destination
Hālawa Heights, HI
Evening in Hālawa Heights on Saturday
Local time
6:46 PM
HST
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Rain Showers
S 5 to 8 mph
43% 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
15 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
25m 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 that balances highway efficiency with more technical maneuvering. You will spend about 16% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8 miles on I H2. The road personality shifts from the flow of the interstate to the more localized feel of the connecting highways. While it isn't an exhausting interstate grind, you should remain alert for the frequent turns that characterize the latter portions of the trip.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on I H2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Cane Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Cane Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
942 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
252 ft
Total Descent
947 ft
Highest Point
942 ft
Elevation Range
928 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 Wahiawā, HI and Hālawa Heights, HI, road signs point toward Honolulu, Waimalu, Pearlridge, I H201 East, I H1 East: Honolulu and Halawa Heights - among others.
Honolulu
1.2 mi in
|
~4m
Waimalu
10.9 mi in
|
~17m
Pearlridge
10.9 mi in
|
~17m
I H201 East
13.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via HI 78
I H1 East: Honolulu
13.1 mi in
|
~21m
|
via HI 78
Halawa Heights
14.1 mi in
|
~22m
Halawa Valley
14.1 mi in
|
~22m
Stadium
14.1 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on I H2. 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 Hālawa Heights, 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 0.1 miles (North Cane Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hālawa Heights, 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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