Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Rikuzentakata and Yamada.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 75 km | 1h 10min |
| 🚲 Bike | 75 km | 5h 2min |
| 🚶 On foot | 65 km | 13h 31min |
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 Rikuzentakata (Iwate) to Yamada (Iwate) is 56 km in a straight line, or 75 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 10min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,120. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Rikuzentakata → Yamada
- ↑Continue onto 国道340号340
- ←Turn left
- ↱Keep right
- ↑Continue onto 三陸自動車道, 高田道路E45
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Turn sharp left onto 国道45号45
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- 🏁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 Rikuzentakata
Distances from Yamada
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Rikuzentakata to Yamada?
About 75 km by road (56 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Rikuzentakata to Yamada?
About 1h 10min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,120 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).