Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Matsumoto and Nakano.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 86 km | 1h 7min |
| 🚲 Bike | 86 km | 5h 46min |
| 🚶 On foot | 78 km | 16h 12min |
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 Matsumoto (Nagano) to Nakano (Nagano) is 68 km in a straight line, or 86 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 7min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,280. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -0.3°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Matsumoto → Nakano
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↑Continue onto 国道143号143
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 中野豊野線29
- ←Turn left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- →Turn right
- ↗Turn slight right
- ↖Turn slight 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 Matsumoto
Distances from Nakano
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Matsumoto to Nakano?
About 86 km by road (68 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Matsumoto to Nakano?
About 1h 7min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,280 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).