Origin
Wailea, HI
Evening in Wailea on Thursday
Local time
5:32 PM
HST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wailea, HI
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Kahului, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
The drive from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI covers 15.9 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 Wailea Alanui Drive, Okolani Drive, Piilani Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m 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 34m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wailea Alanui Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wailea Alanui Drive | — | — |
| Okolani Drive | — | — |
| Piilani Highway | — | — |
| Maui Veterans Highway | — | — |
| South Puunene Avenue | — | — |
| Kaahumanu Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Wailea Alanui Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailea, HI and Kahului, HI.
1
Start on the route
338 ft
·
28 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
417 ft
·
32 sec
3
Exit the roundabout
200 ft
·
15 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wailea Alanui Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wailea Alanui Drive
5
Turn right onto Okolani Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolani Drive
6
Turn left onto Piilani Highway
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Piilani Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Piilani Highway
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Piilani Highway
8
Exit the roundabout onto Piilani Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Piilani Highway
9
Continue on Maui Veterans Highway
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Maui Veterans Highway
10
Continue on South Puunene Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Puunene Avenue
11
Turn left onto Kaahumanu Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaahumanu Avenue
12
Turn right
62 ft
·
10 sec
13
Turn left
190 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.89 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| premium | $5.98 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Kahului, HI
Evening in Kahului on Thursday
Local time
5:32 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
18 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 Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI covers 15.9 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wailea Alanui Drive, Okolani Drive, Piilani Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Wailea, HI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.45 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 Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wailea, HI to Kahului, HI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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