Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kagoshima and Koshima.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 177 km | 23h 26min |
| 🚲 Bike | 177 km | 11h 49min |
| 🚶 On foot | 170 km | 35h 28min |
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 Kagoshima (Kagoshima) to Koshima (Kagoshima) is 148 km in a straight line, or 177 km by road. A car trip takes about 23h 26min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,630. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kagoshima → Koshima
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 鹿児島加世田線20
- →Turn right onto パース通り
- ←Turn left onto 鹿児島港臨港道路
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 鹿児島〜宮之浦
- →Turn right
- ↑Continue
- ↰Keep left
- ↖Turn slight left
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left onto 上屋久永田屋久線78
- 🏁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 Kagoshima
Distances from Koshima
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kagoshima to Koshima?
About 177 km by road (148 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kagoshima to Koshima?
About 23h 26min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,630 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).