Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Minamiuonuma and Jōetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 70 km | 1h 3min |
| 🚲 Bike | 70 km | 4h 39min |
| 🚶 On foot | 66 km | 13h 39min |
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 Minamiuonuma (Niigata) to Jōetsu (Niigata) is 57 km in a straight line, or 70 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 3min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,040. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Minamiuonuma → Jōetsu
- ↑Continue
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 国道253号253
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue onto 八箇峠道路253
- ←Turn left onto 国道253号253
- ←Turn left onto 国道253号253
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 国道253号253
- ←Turn left onto 田屋戸野目線201
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep 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 Minamiuonuma
Distances from Jōetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Minamiuonuma to Jōetsu?
About 70 km by road (57 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Minamiuonuma to Jōetsu?
About 1h 3min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,040 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).