Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Saitama and Morioka.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 508 km | 5h 46min |
| 🚲 Bike | 508 km | 33h 53min |
| 🚶 On foot | 507 km | 105h 43min |
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 Morioka (Iwate) is 441 km in a straight line, or 508 km by road. A car trip takes about 5h 46min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥7,550. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -2.3°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Saitama → Morioka
- ↑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
- ←Turn left onto 盛岡西バイパス46
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 映画館通り
- →Turn right onto 菜園通り
- →Turn right
- 🏁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 Morioka
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Saitama to Morioka?
About 508 km by road (441 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Saitama to Morioka?
About 5h 46min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥7,550 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).