Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Sōka and Shimotoda.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 12 km | 13min |
| 🚲 Bike | 12 km | 46min |
| 🚶 On foot | 12 km | 2h 32min |
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 Sōka (Saitama) to Shimotoda (Saitama) is 11 km in a straight line, or 12 km by road. A car trip takes about 13min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥170. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Sōka → Shimotoda
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto さいたま草加線34
- ←Turn left onto さいたま草加線34
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left onto 西川口陸橋通り
- →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 Sōka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Sōka to Shimotoda?
About 12 km by road (11 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Sōka to Shimotoda?
About 13min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥170 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).