Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Wakkanai and Rishiri Town.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 71 km | 9h 38min |
| 🚲 Bike | 71 km | 4h 44min |
| 🚶 On foot | 54 km | 11h 9min |
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 Wakkanai (Hokkaido) to Rishiri Town (Hokkaido) is 47 km in a straight line, or 71 km by road. A car trip takes about 9h 38min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,060. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Wakkanai → Rishiri Town
- ↑Continue onto 稚内天塩線106
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 国道40号40, 232
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left onto 稚内 ー 利尻島 (鴛泊)
- ↖Turn slight left
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 利尻富士利尻線105
- ←Turn left onto 沓形仙法志鴛泊線108
- 🏁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 Wakkanai
Distances from Rishiri Town
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Wakkanai to Rishiri Town?
About 71 km by road (47 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Wakkanai to Rishiri Town?
About 9h 38min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,060 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).