Origin
Waianae, HI
Afternoon in Waianae on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Waianae, HI to Waipio, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Farrington Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waianae, HI and Waipio, HI.
1
Start on HI 93
10 mi
·
21 min
·
Farrington Highway
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on I H1
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Queen Liliʻuokalani Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 7
Toward Waikele, Waipahu
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
119 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Waikele
5
Turn left onto Paiwa Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Paiwa Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lumiaina Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Luminana Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Luminana Street
8
Turn left onto HI 99
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Kamehameha Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Waipio Uka Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Waipio Uka Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto Nanilihilihi Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Nanilihilihi Street
11
Arrive at destination
Nanilihilihi Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 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.
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
17.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward Waikele, Waipahu
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Waikele
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Waikele
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Paiwa Street
Turn left onto Paiwa Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Lumiaina Street
Turn right onto Lumiaina Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.42 one way
$8.84 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.80 | $9.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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 | $1.78 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Waipio, HI
Afternoon in Waipio on Saturday
Local time
3:21 PM
HST
Current temp
67°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
36m 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 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.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 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?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort
7/10
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.
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 Waianae, HI and Waipio, HI, road signs point toward Waikele and Waipahu.
Waikele
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
Waipahu
17.3 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
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.
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 Waipio, 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: 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.
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 Waipio, 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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