Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Jōetsu and Mitsuke.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 87 km | 1h 3min |
| 🚲 Bike | 87 km | 5h 49min |
| 🚶 On foot | 86 km | 17h 58min |
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 Jōetsu (Niigata) to Mitsuke (Niigata) is 75 km in a straight line, or 87 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 3min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,300. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Jōetsu → Mitsuke
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 見附中之島線20
- →Turn right onto 見附中之島線20
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn 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 Jōetsu
Distances from Mitsuke
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Jōetsu to Mitsuke?
About 87 km by road (75 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Jōetsu to Mitsuke?
About 1h 3min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,300 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).