Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Sendai and Shizukuishi.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 188 km | 2h 10min |
| 🚲 Bike | 188 km | 12h 33min |
| 🚶 On foot | 183 km | 38h 5min |
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 Sendai (Miyagi) to Shizukuishi (Iwate) is 159 km in a straight line, or 188 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 10min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,800. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Sendai → Shizukuishi
- ↑Continue
- ↰Turn sharp left onto 県道22号仙台泉線（勾当台通り）22
- →Turn right onto 仙台泉線22
- ←Turn left onto 国道4号4, 47
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Turn sharp 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 Sendai
Distances from Shizukuishi
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Sendai to Shizukuishi?
About 188 km by road (159 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Sendai to Shizukuishi?
About 2h 10min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,800 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).