Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Itoigawa and Tsubame.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 136 km | 1h 41min |
| 🚲 Bike | 136 km | 9h 4min |
| 🚶 On foot | 136 km | 28h 17min |
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 Itoigawa (Niigata) to Tsubame (Niigata) is 118 km in a straight line, or 136 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 41min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,020. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Itoigawa → Tsubame
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 国道148号148
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 柏崎高浜堀之内線23, 393
- ↰Turn sharp left onto 礼拝長岡線393
- →Turn right onto 国道116号116
- →Turn right onto 燕地蔵堂線18
- ←Turn left onto 燕地蔵堂線18
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn 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 Itoigawa
Distances from Tsubame
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Itoigawa to Tsubame?
About 136 km by road (118 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Itoigawa to Tsubame?
About 1h 41min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,020 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).