Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Saitama and Shizukuishi.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 519 km | 5h 53min |
| 🚲 Bike | 519 km | 34h 36min |
| 🚶 On foot | 502 km | 104h 35min |
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 Saitama (Saitama) to Shizukuishi (Iwate) is 437 km in a straight line, or 519 km by road. A car trip takes about 5h 53min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥7,710. The full driving directions are shown below.
Driving directions · Saitama → Shizukuishi
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 新方須賀さいたま線214
- ↰Keep left
- ↑Continue
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left onto さいたま幸手線65
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 東大宮バイパス16
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Keep right
- ↱Turn sharp 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 Saitama
Distances from Shizukuishi
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Saitama to Shizukuishi?
About 519 km by road (437 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Saitama to Shizukuishi?
About 5h 53min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥7,710 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).