Driving from Fukuoka to Jōetsu
Jōetsu lies 811 km (504 mi) north-east of Fukuoka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 989 km (615 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fukuoka | Jōetsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 189,430 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Fukuoka to Jōetsu
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Staying in Jōetsu
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Common questions
How far is Jōetsu from Fukuoka?
811 km (504 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Fukuoka; by road roughly 989 km (615 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Jōetsu by car?
About 12 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Jōetsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.