Driving from Fukushima to Tsuruoka
Tsuruoka lies 122 km (76 mi) north-west of Fukushima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 149 km (92 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fukushima | Tsuruoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 294,237 | 125,389 |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 038-1211–999-7736 | 049-0455–293-0054 |
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Staying in Tsuruoka
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Common questions
How far is Tsuruoka from Fukushima?
122 km (76 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Fukushima; by road roughly 149 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fukushima to Tsuruoka by car?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fukushima and Tsuruoka?
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.