Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Shimotoda and Sōka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 12 km | 13min |
| 🚲 Bike | 12 km | 46min |
| 🚶 On foot | 12 km | 2h 32min |
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 Shimotoda (Saitama) to Sōka (Saitama) is 11 km in a straight line, or 12 km by road. A car trip takes about 13min 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 · Shimotoda → Sōka
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left onto 喜沢通り
- ↑Continue onto 西川口陸橋通り
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto さいたま草加線34
- ←Turn 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 Shimotoda
Distances from Sōka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Shimotoda to Sōka?
About 12 km by road (11 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Shimotoda to Sōka?
About 13min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥170 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).