Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Rumoi and Rishiri Town.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 253 km | 12h 8min |
| 🚲 Bike | 253 km | 16h 50min |
| 🚶 On foot | 162 km | 33h 41min |
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 Rumoi (Hokkaido) to Rishiri Town (Hokkaido) is 141 km in a straight line, or 253 km by road. A car trip takes about 12h 8min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥3,750. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -6.5°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Rumoi → Rishiri Town
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 国道231号231, 451
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↖Turn slight left onto 国道231号231
- ←Turn left onto 国道232号232, 239
- →Turn right onto 国道232号232
- ↑Continue onto 天塩バイパス232
- ↑Continue onto 国道232号232
- ←Turn left onto 国道40号40, 232
- →Turn right 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 Rumoi
Distances from Rishiri Town
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Rumoi to Rishiri Town?
About 253 km by road (141 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Rumoi to Rishiri Town?
About 12h 8min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥3,750 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).