Driving from Jōetsu to Kiryū
Kiryū lies 128 km (80 mi) south-east of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 157 km (97 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Jōetsu | Kiryū | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 108,991 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 108 m (354 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Jōetsu to Kiryū
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Staying in Kiryū
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Common questions
How far is Kiryū from Jōetsu?
128 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jōetsu; by road roughly 157 km (97 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Kiryū by car?
About 1 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Kiryū?
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.