Origin
Kīhei, HI
Evening in Kīhei on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
HST
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kīhei, HI to Lahaina, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kīhei, HI
cottonbro CG studio
Lahaina, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
The drive from Kīhei, HI to Lahaina, HI covers 21.6 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Honoapiilani Highway, North Kihei Road, Lahaina Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on Honoapiilani Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 21.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Honoapiilani Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near HI 31 / Piilani Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (HI 31 / Piilani Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (North Kihei Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (Hokiokio Place): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 31 / Piilani Highway
Enter roundabout onto HI 31 / Piilani Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Kihei Road
Turn left onto North Kihei Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Hokiokio Place
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Turn right onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Prison Street
Turn left onto Prison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 12.6 mi | 21m |
| North Kihei Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Piilani Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hokiokio Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Kulanihakoi Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Waine'e Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prison Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kīhei, HI and Lahaina, HI.
1
Start on Kulanihakoi Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kulanihakoi Street
2
Enter roundabout onto HI 31
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Piilani Highway
3
Continue on HI 31
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto North Kihei Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kihei Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto HI-30
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on HI-30
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lahaina Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hokiokio Place
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto HI-30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Prison Street
468 ft
·
21 sec
·
Prison Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Waine'e Street
11
Turn left
81 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.36 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.09 | $10.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 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 | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
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
Lahaina, HI
Evening in Lahaina on Friday
Local time
7:51 PM
HST
Current temp
87°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
18 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
41m 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 Kīhei, HI to Lahaina, HI covers 21.6 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Honoapiilani Highway, North Kihei Road, Lahaina Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Kīhei, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 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 21.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.3 miles (HI 31 / Piilani Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.2 miles (North Kihei Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles (Hokiokio Place): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kīhei, HI to Lahaina, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Haleakalā National Park and Kalaupapa National Historical Park.
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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