Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Tsukuba and Itako.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 61 km | 1h 2min |
| 🚲 Bike | 61 km | 4h 6min |
| 🚶 On foot | 58 km | 12h 0min |
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 Tsukuba (Ibaraki) to Itako (Ibaraki) is 50 km in a straight line, or 61 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 2min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥910. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Tsukuba → Itako
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto つくば道139
- ←Turn left onto つくば道139
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 石岡つくば線138
- ←Turn left onto 筑波街道
- ↰Keep left onto 国道125号125
- ↰Keep left and take 64, 125 toward 石岡, 土浦市街
- →Turn right onto 国道355号355
- ↑Continue onto 県道5号竜ヶ崎潮来線5
- →Turn right onto 県道5号竜ヶ崎潮来線5
- →Turn right onto 潮来佐原線101
- ←Turn left onto 潮来佐原線101
- →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 Tsukuba
Distances from Itako
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tsukuba to Itako?
About 61 km by road (50 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Tsukuba to Itako?
About 1h 2min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥910 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).