Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kumamoto and Tamana.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 26 km | 25min |
| 🚲 Bike | 26 km | 1h 42min |
| 🚶 On foot | 22 km | 4h 35min |
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 Kumamoto (Kumamoto) to Tamana (Kumamoto) is 19 km in a straight line, or 26 km by road. A car trip takes about 25min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥380. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kumamoto → Tamana
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ↱Keep right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 西廻りバイパス
- ←Turn left onto 熊本田原坂線31
- ←Turn left onto 国道208号208
- →Turn right onto 玉名八女線4, 6
- ↑Continue onto 玉名立花線6
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↖Turn slight 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 Kumamoto
Distances from Tamana
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kumamoto to Tamana?
About 26 km by road (19 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kumamoto to Tamana?
About 25min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥380 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).