Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kuji and Rikuzentakata.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 173 km | 2h 29min |
| 🚲 Bike | 173 km | 11h 31min |
| 🚶 On foot | 148 km | 30h 49min |
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 Kuji (Iwate) to Rikuzentakata (Iwate) is 129 km in a straight line, or 173 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 29min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,570. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Kuji → Rikuzentakata
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 国道281号281
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 三陸北道路, 普代道路E45
- ↑Continue onto 三陸北道路, 岩泉道路E45
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 三陸北道路, 岩泉道路E45
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue onto 三陸北道路, 田老岩泉道路E45
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 高田パイパス340, 343
- 🏁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 Kuji
Distances from Rikuzentakata
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kuji to Rikuzentakata?
About 173 km by road (129 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kuji to Rikuzentakata?
About 2h 29min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,570 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).