Origin
Lahaina, HI
Morning in Lahaina on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
HST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lahaina, HI to Wailea, HI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lahaina, HI
Mike Norris
Wailea, HI
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Trip Overview
Lahaina to Wailea is 27.3 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway and Piilani Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two areas within Hawaii, offering a taste of the local island experience. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations on Maui without a significant time commitment. The journey is primarily on local roads, so expect a more relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 12.5 mi | 21m |
| Piilani Highway | 6.6 mi | 14m |
| North Kihei Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Wailea Alanui Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Okolani Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hokiokio Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Waine'e Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 12.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lahaina, HI and Wailea, HI.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Waine'e Street
3
Turn left onto Prison Street
433 ft
·
23 sec
·
Prison Street
4
Turn right onto HI-30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hokiokio Place
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto HI 3000
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lahaina Bypass
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on HI-30
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto HI 310
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kihei Road
9
Turn slight right
230 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right onto HI 31
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto HI 31
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Piilani Highway
12
Continue on HI 31
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolani Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wailea Alanui Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right
79 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue
519 ft
·
46 sec
17
Turn left
339 ft
·
24 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Turn right onto HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Hokiokio Place
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass
Turn right onto HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Wailea Alanui Drive
Turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
27.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.83 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| premium | $5.98 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Wailea, HI
Morning in Wailea on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
54m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, not a high-speed highway experience, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.5 miles along the Honoapiilani Highway. As you progress, the route transitions onto Piilani Highway and then North Kihei Road, meaning you'll navigate through varying local traffic conditions. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way south. The overall feel is akin to driving through established island communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.5 mi on Honoapiilani Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near HI-30 / Honoapiilani 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 27.3 miles you will encounter 13 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-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Hokiokio Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.5 miles on Honoapiilani 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 Wailea, 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: at 0.3 miles (HI-30 / Honoapiilani Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (Hokiokio Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (HI 3000 / Lahaina Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Haleakalā National Park and Kalaupapa National Historical Park. 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 Wailea, HI before heading back.
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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