Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Yamada and Rikuzentakata.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 75 km | 1h 10min |
| 🚲 Bike | 75 km | 5h 1min |
| 🚶 On foot | 65 km | 13h 31min |
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 Yamada (Iwate) to Rikuzentakata (Iwate) is 56 km in a straight line, or 75 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 10min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,120. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Yamada → Rikuzentakata
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 国道45号45
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 高田パイパス340, 343
- 🏁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 Yamada
Distances from Rikuzentakata
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Yamada to Rikuzentakata?
About 75 km by road (56 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Yamada to Rikuzentakata?
About 1h 10min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,120 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).