Driving from Tokyo to Kawagoe
Kawagoe lies 31 km (19 mi) north-west of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 28 min without stops, over roughly 37 km (23 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Tokyo | Kawagoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 354,571 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Tokyo to Kawagoe
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Staying in Kawagoe
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Common questions
How far is Kawagoe from Tokyo?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Kawagoe by car?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Kawagoe?
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.