Island Driving Times

Island Driving Times

It might not seem as if driving from the North Shore to the West Side, say, would take very much time, as Kauai is smaller in size than Oahu, Maui, and certainly the Big Island. But it will take longer than you'd think from glancing at a map, and Kauai roads are subject to some pretty heavy traffic, especially going through Kapaa and Lihue. Here are average driving times that will help you plan your excursions accordingly, starting from Haena in the northwest and working clockwise around the island to Waimea in the southwest. During heavy visitor times—holidays and summer—or if there should happen to be a car accident, these times can see significant increases.