Day trip from Nagoya to Wakayama
Wakayama lies 191 km (119 mi) south-west of Nagoya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 191 km (119 mi) apart, Wakayama is a realistic day trip from Nagoya: about 3 h 6 min each way by road.
| Nagoya | Wakayama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.3 million | 356,729 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 289-0116–952-0311 | 298-0001–999-1303 |
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Staying in Wakayama
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Common questions
How far is Wakayama from Nagoya?
191 km (119 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nagoya; by road roughly 233 km (145 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Wakayama by road?
About 3 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nagoya and Wakayama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.