Place · 0.1 mi away
Overview
Right in the heart of Paia at the start of the Road to Hana, Ohana Fuels & Minit Stop is the easy, do‑everything pit stop: fuel up, grab food, and stock the cooler before the curves begin.
Why Stop Here
- Convenience: It’s a straightforward place to top off your tank and pick up last‑minute supplies without detouring off the route.
- Essentials: Offers gasoline (including diesel) plus a well‑stocked convenience store. There’s also propane exchange and a car wash.
- Quick eats: Travelers call out the hot food counter with items like fried chicken and beloved hurricane wedges, along with grab‑and‑go drinks and snacks.
What to Know
- Parking enforcement is real: Multiple visitors report tickets when leaving the lot or overstaying. If you’re a customer, keep your car within posted limits and don’t walk off‑site.
- Restrooms: Reported as unavailable to the public here, so plan ahead.
- Hours: Typically open 5am–11pm daily, which is handy for early starts.
- Fuel further on: There is limited fuel in Hana town, but options are sparse—topping off here is still the move.
Best Time to Visit
- Early start: Come before 6:30am for the quickest in‑and‑out at the pumps and counter.
- Midday and late afternoon see the most activity; evenings are generally calmer.
- For photos, it’s just a practical stop—no need to time lighting.
Who Will Like It
- Anyone driving the Road to Hana who wants a simple, efficient fuel-and-snacks stop in Paia before heading east.
Pros
- Prime fuel stop at the start of the Hana drive
- Hot food and solid snack selection
- Long hours (5am–11pm daily)
Cons
- Tight lot with strict parking enforcement; tickets reported
- No public restrooms
Tips
- Top off your tank here before the long, slow Hana stretch.
- Arrive before 6:30am to avoid the pump and counter rush.
- Don’t leave the lot or overstay—parking tickets have been reported.
- Grab hot items like fried chicken or hurricane wedges for the road.
- Diesel and propane exchange are available if you need them.
