Driving from Kawasaki to Takaoka
Takaoka lies 278 km (173 mi) north-west of Kawasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 340 km (211 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kawasaki | Takaoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 170,077 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 018-1605–999-3192 | 036-1344–992-0778 |
Where to book car hire from Kawasaki to Takaoka
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Staying in Takaoka
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Common questions
How far is Takaoka from Kawasaki?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kawasaki; by road roughly 340 km (211 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kawasaki to Takaoka by car?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kawasaki and Takaoka?
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.