Origin
Ka‘a‘awa, HI
Morning in Ka‘a‘awa on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
HST
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ka‘a‘awa, HI to Honolulu, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ka‘a‘awa, HI
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Honolulu, HI
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Trip Overview
This 22.7-mile drive from Ka‘a‘awa to Honolulu, Hawaii, is a quick 47-minute trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate Kamehameha Highway and Likelike Highway, with some time on Kahekili Highway. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option. This route offers a turn-heavy local driving experience, so plan for frequent adjustments rather than long, straight stretches. Given its short duration, it's an ideal excursion from either location without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by numerous turns as you transition between Kamehameha Highway, Likelike Highway, and Kahekili Highway. With 0% highway driving, you'll be on local roads the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.2 miles along Kamehameha Highway. This profile suggests a more engaging, albeit potentially slower-paced, journey where you'll be actively navigating local traffic and road conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 8.2 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Polinalina Road.
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Polinalina Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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Polinalina Road
Turn left onto Polinalina Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Turn right onto HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway
Navigation decision point
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 83 / Kahekili Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
North School Street
Turn left onto North School Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kamehameha Highway | 8.2 mi | 17m |
| Likelike Highway | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Kahekili Highway | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| North School Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Vineyard Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South King Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bishop Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pali Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kamehameha Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ka‘a‘awa, HI and Honolulu, HI.
1
Start on Kekio Road
191 ft
·
24 sec
·
Kekio Road
2
Turn left onto Polinalina Road
203 ft
·
24 sec
·
Polinalina Road
3
Turn right onto HI 83
8.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Kamehameha Highway
4
Continue on HI 83
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Kahekili Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto HI 63
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Likelike Highway
6
Turn left onto North School Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North School Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Liliha Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Liliha Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto HI 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Vineyard Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Pali Highway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pali Highway
10
Continue on HI 61
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Bishop Street
11
Turn left onto South King Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
South King Street
12
Turn left onto Likelike Street
308 ft
·
27 sec
·
Likelike Street
13
Turn left
298 ft
·
22 sec
14
Turn right
131 ft
·
9 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Honolulu, HI
Morning in Honolulu on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
HST
Current temp
80°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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Ka‘a‘awa, HI to Honolulu, HI covers 22.7 miles and takes about 47m 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 11.3 miles from Ka‘a‘awa, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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 22.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Polinalina Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (HI 83 / Kamehameha Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (HI 83 / Kahekili Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ka‘a‘awa, HI to Honolulu, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pearl Harbor National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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