Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Yame and Kurume.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 20 km | 19min |
| 🚲 Bike | 20 km | 1h 21min |
| 🚶 On foot | 18 km | 3h 46min |
Road distance, driving time and the route below are computed by our routing engine. Fuel cost assumes ~8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L (regular gasoline, e-Stat national average 2025).
About this route
The distance from Yame (Fukuoka) to Kurume (Fukuoka) is 16 km in a straight line, or 20 km by road. A car trip takes about 19min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥300. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Yame → Kurume
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↑Continue onto 田主丸黒木線70
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 八女香春線52
- →Turn right onto 国道442号442
- →Turn right onto 久留米立花線82
- ←Turn left onto 久留米立花線82
- →Turn right onto 国道3号3, 325
- ←Turn left onto 久留米停車場線46
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Roadside stations (michi-no-eki) along the route
Rest stops with local food and products near this itinerary.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information (P35, 2018)
Distances from Yame
Distances from Kurume
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Yame to Kurume?
About 20 km by road (16 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Yame to Kurume?
About 19min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥300 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).