Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Rikuzentakata and Morioka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 98 km | 1h 36min |
| 🚲 Bike | 98 km | 6h 31min |
| 🚶 On foot | 96 km | 19h 55min |
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 Morioka (Iwate) is 83 km in a straight line, or 98 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 36min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,450. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -2.3°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Rikuzentakata → Morioka
- ↑Continue onto 国道340号340
- ←Turn left onto 世田米バイパス107, 340, 397
- ←Turn left onto 国道107号107, 283
- ↑Continue onto 国道283号283
- →Turn right onto 達曽部下宮守線161
- ←Turn left onto 国道396号396
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue onto 盛岡大迫東和線43
- ←Turn left onto 国道396号396
- ↑Continue
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 南大通り120
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 清水町
- ↱Keep 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 Morioka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Rikuzentakata to Morioka?
About 98 km by road (83 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Rikuzentakata to Morioka?
About 1h 36min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,450 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).