Driving from Chōfu to Kawagoe
Kawagoe lies 28 km (18 mi) north of Chōfu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 min without stops, over roughly 35 km (21 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chōfu | Kawagoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 242,614 | 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 Chōfu to Kawagoe
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Staying in Kawagoe
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Common questions
How far is Kawagoe from Chōfu?
28 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north of Chōfu; by road roughly 35 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chōfu to Kawagoe by car?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chōfu 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.