Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Sakata and Tsuruoka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 24 km | 22min |
| 🚲 Bike | 24 km | 1h 35min |
| 🚶 On foot | 25 km | 5h 14min |
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 Sakata (Yamagata) to Tsuruoka (Yamagata) is 22 km in a straight line, or 24 km by road. A car trip takes about 22min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥350. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Sakata → Tsuruoka
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 酒田バイパス7
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 面野山鶴岡線332
- ↑Continue onto 鶴岡村上線349
- 🏁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 Sakata
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Sakata to Tsuruoka?
About 24 km by road (22 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Sakata to Tsuruoka?
About 22min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥350 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).