Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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.
Waianae, HI
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Waipi‘o Acres, HI
Mike Norris
Waianae to Waipi‘o Acres is 23.6 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Farrington Highway and Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the state of Hawaii, traversing mostly surface roads. You'll experience a drive that's generally straightforward, making it a convenient option for local travel or connecting between areas on Oahu. It's a practical route that gets you where you need to go without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Lumiaina Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kipapa Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paiwa Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wainihi Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Luminana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Waipi‘o Acres, HI.
Start on HI 93
Continue on I H1
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Paiwa Street
Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
Continue on Luminana Street
Turn left onto HI 99
Turn right onto Kuahelani Avenue
Turn left onto Kipapa Drive
Turn left onto Wainihi Street
Turn right onto Waimakua Drive
Turn left onto Waipono Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto HI 93 / Farrington Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Waikele, Waipahu
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Waikele
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Waimakua Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| premium | $6.10 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Waianae on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 2:55PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Destination
Morning in Waipi‘o Acres on Wednesday
Local time
9:06 AM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Rain Showers
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.
This route covers 23.6 miles, with 29% of it on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.4 miles, primarily on Farrington Highway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, which will feel like a change in pace. Expect to encounter more local traffic and intersections as you move away from the freeway segments.
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 early in the drive near HI 93 / Farrington Highway.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 93 / Farrington Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
812 ft
Total Descent
153 ft
Highest Point
673 ft
~23.6 mi in
Elevation Range
660 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waianae, HI and Waipi‘o Acres, HI, road signs point toward Waikele and Waipahu.
Waikele
Waipahu
Wai`anae is on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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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