Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Tsubame and Itoigawa.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 140 km | 1h 33min |
| 🚲 Bike | 140 km | 9h 21min |
| 🚶 On foot | 136 km | 28h 17min |
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 Tsubame (Niigata) to Itoigawa (Niigata) is 118 km in a straight line, or 140 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 33min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,080. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Tsubame → Itoigawa
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 新潟燕線44
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 燕北バイパス289
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left onto 北陸自動車道E8
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 国道148号148
- ←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 Tsubame
Distances from Itoigawa
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tsubame to Itoigawa?
About 140 km by road (118 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Tsubame to Itoigawa?
About 1h 33min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,080 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).