Origin
Wailuku, HI
Morning in Wailuku on Saturday
Local time
9:12 AM
HST
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wailuku, 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
43m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wailuku, HI
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Lahaina, HI
Mike Norris
Trip Overview
Wailuku to Lahaina is 21.7 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Honoapiilani Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within the state of Hawaii, connecting two points in Maui. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local travel rather than a long highway cruise. It’s a quick hop, perfect for a same-day trip where you can focus on your destination. You'll spend most of your time on Honoapiilani Highway, covering a significant portion of the journey in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Highway | 17.3 mi | 30m |
| Lahaina Bypass | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North High Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Hokiokio Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Waine'e Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Vineyard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kahawai Street | 0.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Honoapiilani Highway
— 17.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wailuku, HI and Lahaina, HI.
1
Start on Makua Street
252 ft
·
32 sec
·
Makua Street
2
Turn left onto Kahawai Street
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kahawai Street
3
Turn right onto HI 3405
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Market Street
4
Turn right onto West Vineyard Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Vineyard Street
5
Turn left onto North High Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North High Street
6
Continue on HI-30
16 mi
·
28 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on HI-30
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lahaina Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hokiokio Place
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto HI-30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Honoapiilani Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Prison Street
468 ft
·
21 sec
·
Prison Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Waine'e Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Waine'e Street
12
Turn left
81 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Kahawai Street
Turn left onto Kahawai Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
HI 3405 / North Market Street
Turn right onto HI 3405 / North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Vineyard Street
Turn right onto West Vineyard Street
Navigation decision point
5
20 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Hokiokio Place
Turn left onto Hokiokio Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Prison Street
Turn left onto Prison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.70 one way
$9.41 round trip
$5.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.79 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| premium | $5.98 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
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 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
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
Morning in Lahaina on Saturday
Local time
9:12 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
21 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
43m 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, meaning you won't be settling into a long stretch of uninterrupted highway. With a 0% highway share, the entire 21.7 miles will feel more like navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 17.3 miles on Honoapiilani Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. The character of the drive is defined by its local feel and the need for constant attention to navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Honoapiilani Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 early in the drive near Kahawai Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 21.7 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: near the start (Kahawai Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (HI 3405 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Vineyard Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on Honoapiilani Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Kahawai Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (HI 3405 / North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Vineyard Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Lahaina, 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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