Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Mitsuke and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 87 km | 1h 2min |
| 🚲 Bike | 87 km | 5h 48min |
| 🚶 On foot | 86 km | 17h 58min |
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 Mitsuke (Niigata) to Jōetsu (Niigata) is 75 km in a straight line, or 87 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 2min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,290. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Mitsuke → Jōetsu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue onto 見附中之島線20
- ←Turn left onto 見附中之島線20
- ←Turn left onto 国道8号8, 17
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left onto 北陸自動車道E8
- ↰Keep left onto 戸野目川橋
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- 🏁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 Mitsuke
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Mitsuke to Jōetsu?
About 87 km by road (75 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Mitsuke to Jōetsu?
About 1h 2min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,290 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).