Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Niigata and Itoigawa.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 167 km | 1h 48min |
| 🚲 Bike | 167 km | 11h 6min |
| 🚶 On foot | 160 km | 33h 21min |
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 Niigata (Niigata) to Itoigawa (Niigata) is 139 km in a straight line, or 167 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 48min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,470. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Niigata → Itoigawa
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 新潟黒埼インター線42
- ↑Continue onto 国道116号116, 289
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰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 Niigata
Distances from Itoigawa
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Niigata to Itoigawa?
About 167 km by road (139 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Niigata to Itoigawa?
About 1h 48min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,470 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).