Day trip from Kitakyushu to Kure
Kure lies 164 km (102 mi) east of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 164 km (102 mi) apart, Kure is a realistic day trip from Kitakyushu: about 2 h 40 min each way by road.
| Kitakyushu | Kure | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 214,592 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kure
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Staying in Kure
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Common questions
How far is Kure from Kitakyushu?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, east of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 200 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Kure by road?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Kure?
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.