Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Sendai and Morioka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 177 km | 2h 3min |
| 🚲 Bike | 177 km | 11h 50min |
| 🚶 On foot | 185 km | 38h 36min |
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 Morioka (Iwate) is 161 km in a straight line, or 177 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 3min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,640. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -2.3°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Sendai → Morioka
- ↑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
- ←Turn left onto 盛岡西バイパス46
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 映画館通り
- →Turn right onto 菜園通り
- →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 Sendai
Distances from Morioka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Sendai to Morioka?
About 177 km by road (161 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Sendai to Morioka?
About 2h 3min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,640 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).