Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Waipio, HI
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Waianae to Waipio is 20.4 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Farrington Highway and Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Hawaii, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a mixed drive experience as you navigate between these two points. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for other activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Farrington Highway | 10.4 mi | 21m |
| Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Waipio Uka Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Lumiaina Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Paiwa Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Kamehameha Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Nanilihilihi Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Luminana Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Waipio, 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 Waipio Uka Street
Turn left onto Nanilihilihi Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — 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 left onto Paiwa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.95 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $6.10 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
9:10 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 Waipio on Wednesday
Local time
9:10 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 drive features a 34% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 10.4 miles, primarily on Farrington Highway. As you progress, the route transitions, offering a varied driving experience that isn't simply a monotonous highway slog. You'll encounter different road types, keeping your attention engaged throughout the relatively short journey.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 8 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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
553 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
392 ft
~20.4 mi in
Elevation Range
381 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Waianae, HI and Waipio, HI, road signs point toward Waikele and Waipahu.
Waikele
Waipahu
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Waipahu, HI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 04:00-21:00; Sa,Su 05:00-21:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: Tu-Su 00:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Waipahu, HI
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: tex-mex
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteAttraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Waipahu, HI
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-14:00
Visit websiteRuins
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Hotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Kapolei, HI
Visit websiteHotel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 36m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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