Day trip from Chūō to Chōfu
Chōfu lies 21 km (13 mi) west of Chūō, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 21 km (13 mi) apart, Chōfu is a realistic day trip from Chūō: about 20 min each way by road.
| Chūō | Chōfu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 169,179 | 242,614 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Chōfu
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Staying in Chōfu
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Common questions
How far is Chōfu from Chūō?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line, west of Chūō; by road roughly 25 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chūō to Chōfu by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chūō and Chōfu?
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.