Origin
Honolulu, HI
Evening in Honolulu on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
HST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honolulu, HI
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Kahuku, HI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Honolulu to Kahuku, you are looking at a 35.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is a compact drive that does not require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance across the island. By utilizing a combination of the Likelike Highway, Kahekili Highway, and Kamehameha Highway, you can navigate between these two points efficiently. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to make it a quick transit or take your time exploring the areas along the way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local driving experience as you transition between major thoroughfares. The route is entirely highway-based, meaning you will remain on primary roads for the duration of the trip. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.4 miles while traveling along the Kamehameha Highway. Because the road demands frequent attention to turns and local traffic patterns, it feels less like a monotonous interstate cruise and more like an engaged, technical drive. Keep in mind that the road conditions shift as you move through the various highway segments, requiring you to stay alert behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kamehameha Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 35.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Richards Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Richards Street
Turn left onto Richards Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
HI 63 / Likelike Highway
Turn right onto HI 63 / Likelike Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
Kahekili Highway
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 20.4 mi | 44m |
| Likelike Highway | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North School Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nuuanu Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Queen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 20.4 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honolulu, HI and Kahuku, HI.
1
Start on this road
228 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
271 ft
·
24 sec
3
Turn left onto Richards Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Richards Street
4
Turn right onto Queen Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Queen Street
5
Continue on Queen Street
368 ft
·
7 sec
·
Queen Street
6
Turn straight onto Bethel Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bethel Street
7
Turn slight left
285 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto Nuuanu Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Nuuanu Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North School Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North School Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto HI 63
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Likelike Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Kahekili Highway
12
Continue on Kahekili Highway
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on HI 83
17 mi
·
36 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
14
Continue on 83
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 83
15
Continue on HI 83
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
16
Turn right
441 ft
·
32 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Honolulu, HI · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Honolulu, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kahuku, HI
The final approach into Kahuku, HI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.39 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
| premium | $5.98 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Kahuku, HI
Evening in Kahuku on Thursday
Local time
5:38 PM
HST
Current temp
65°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.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI covers 35.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kamehameha Highway, Likelike Highway, Kahekili Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Honolulu, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Richards Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (North School Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Honolulu, HI to Kahuku, HI, road signs begin pointing toward Kahekili Highway along the way.
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