Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kōfu and Chūō.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 11 km | 10min |
| 🚲 Bike | 11 km | 45min |
| 🚶 On foot | 11 km | 2h 22min |
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 Kōfu (Yamanashi) to Chūō (Yamanashi) is 10 km in a straight line, or 11 km by road. A car trip takes about 10min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥170. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kōfu → Chūō
- ↑Continue onto 甲府韮崎線6
- →Turn right onto 甲府韮崎線6
- ↑Continue onto 平和通り52
- →Turn right onto 遊亀通り (Yuki-dori)3
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left onto 甲府市川三郷線3
- ↑Continue onto 甲府市川三郷線3
- →Turn right onto 韮崎南アルプス中央線12
- 🏁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 Kōfu
Distances from Chūō
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kōfu to Chūō?
About 11 km by road (10 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kōfu to Chūō?
About 10min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥170 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).