Origin
Pukalani, HI
Evening in Pukalani on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
HST
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pukalani, HI to Kīhei, HI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pukalani, HI
William Chen
Kīhei, HI
cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Pukalani, HI to Kīhei, HI covers 18.2 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maui Veterans Highway, Haleakala Highway, Piilani Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Maui Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 18.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maui Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (HI 36 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway
Turn right onto HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
HI 36 / Hana Highway
Turn left onto HI 36 / Hana Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Turn left onto HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Kulanihakoi Street
Enter roundabout onto Kulanihakoi Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Veterans Highway | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Haleakala Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Piilani Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hana Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Old Haleakala Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kahului Airport Access Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Kulanihakoi Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Haahaa Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maui Veterans Highway
— 6.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pukalani, HI and Kīhei, HI.
1
Start on Haahaa Street
222 ft
·
11 sec
·
Haahaa Street
2
Turn right onto HI 367
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Haleakala Highway
3
Continue on HI 37
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Haleakala Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto HI 36
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hana Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto HI 3800
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kahului Airport Access Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto HI 311
201 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Puunene Avenue
7
Continue on HI 311
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Maui Veterans Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on HI 31
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Piilani Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Kulanihakoi Street
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kulanihakoi Street
10
Continue on Kulanihakoi Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Kulanihakoi Street
11
Arrive at destination
Kulanihakoi Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| premium | $5.98 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Kīhei, HI
Evening in Kīhei on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
HST
Current temp
69°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
6 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
33m 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 Pukalani, HI to Kīhei, HI covers 18.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maui Veterans Highway, Haleakala Highway, Piilani Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Pukalani, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.94 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 is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (HI 367 / Old Haleakala Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (HI 36 / Hana Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (HI 3800 / Kahului Airport Access Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pukalani, HI to Kīhei, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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