Driving from Fukuoka to Morioka
Morioka lies 1,172 km (728 mi) north-east of Fukuoka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 1,430 km (888 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fukuoka | Morioka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 290,700 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 028-6101–981-3225 | 438-0832–470-2101 |
Where to book car hire from Fukuoka to Morioka
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Staying in Morioka
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Common questions
How far is Morioka from Fukuoka?
1,172 km (728 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Fukuoka; by road roughly 1,430 km (888 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukuoka to Morioka by car?
About 17 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukuoka and Morioka?
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.