Origin
Waianae, HI
Afternoon in Waianae on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
HST
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Waianae, HI to Kapolei, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waianae, HI
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Kapolei, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Waianae to Kapolei is 13.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Farrington Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Hawaii region, offering a straightforward local drive. You'll navigate through populated areas, so expect a typical island commute. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| Kapolei Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kalaeloa Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Opuku Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kama'aha Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kekuilani Loop | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kalehuna Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Kapolei, HI.
1
Start on HI 93
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork
227 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn straight onto HI 95
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Kalaeloa Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kapolei Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Kama'aha Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Kama'aha Avenue
7
Turn right onto Kekuilani Loop
391 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kekuilani Loop
8
Turn right onto Opuku Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Opuku Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto Kalehuna Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kalehuna Street
10
Arrive at destination
Kalehuna Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
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 1A
Toward Kalaeloa Boulevard, Kalaeloa Airport
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Kapolei Parkway
Turn left onto Kapolei Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Kalehuna Street
At end of road, turn left onto Kalehuna Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.86 one way
$5.72 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Kapolei, HI
Afternoon in Kapolei on Saturday
Local time
4:51 PM
HST
Current temp
69°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.
Road read
27m 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 route is characterized by a high number of turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a simple highway cruise. With only 16% of the drive on highways, you'll primarily be on local roads like Farrington Highway, Kapolei Parkway, and Kalaeloa Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles along Farrington Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns resume. Expect a varied road personality, shifting between more open stretches and more complex urban navigation.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Farrington Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 13.2 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
On the drive from Waianae, HI to Kapolei, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kalaeloa Airport along the way.
Kalaeloa Airport
10.4 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Farrington Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Kapolei, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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