Origin
Kapa‘a, HI
Morning in Kapa‘a on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kapa‘a, HI
William Chen
Trip Overview
The drive from Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI covers 20.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kaumualiʻi Highway, Kuhio Highway, Papalina Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Kaumualiʻi Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.1 miles from Kapa‘a, HI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 20.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kaumualiʻi Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 56 / Kuhio Highway.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Papalina Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (Jervis Tract): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Turn right onto HI 56 / Kuhio Highway
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
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Papalina Road
Turn left onto Papalina Road
Navigation decision point
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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Jervis Tract
Turn left onto Jervis Tract
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kaumualiʻi Highway | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| Kuhio Highway | 8.3 mi | 16m |
| Papalina Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jervis Tract | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kauwila Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kaumualiʻi Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kapa‘a, HI and Kalāheo, HI.
1
Start on Kauwila Street
94 ft
·
8 sec
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Kauwila Street
2
Turn right onto HI 56
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Kuhio Highway
3
Continue on HI 56
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Kuhio Highway
4
Continue on HI 50
12 mi
·
17 min
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Kaumualiʻi Highway
5
Turn left onto Papalina Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Papalina Road
6
Turn left onto Jervis Tract
235 ft
·
17 sec
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Jervis Tract
7
Arrive at destination
Jervis Tract
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.1 miles from Kapa‘a, HI, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20.2 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.1 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kalāheo, HI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kapa‘a, HI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kapa‘a, HI
This is one driving day of about 20.2 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kapa‘a, HI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Kaumualiʻi Highway for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.1 mi from Kapa‘a, HI · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.1 miles from Kapa‘a, HI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kalāheo, HI
The final approach into Kalāheo, HI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Kalāheo, HI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.40 one way
$8.79 round trip
$5.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.82 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| premium | $6.02 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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
Kalāheo, HI
Morning in Kalāheo on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 AM
HST
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
34m 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 Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI covers 20.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kaumualiʻi Highway, Kuhio Highway, Papalina Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Kapa‘a, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.40 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.
The drive from Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 56 / Kuhio Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (Papalina Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles (Jervis Tract): Navigation decision point.
The route from Kapa‘a, HI to Kalāheo, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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