Kyoto to Nagoya: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.4 miles 105.3 km · straight line
79.9 miles actual route 128.6 km · driving distance
1h 47min estimated drive time
JPY 1421 - JPY 1749 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
79° E bearing direction

How far is Kyoto from Nagoya?

The distance from Kyoto to Nagoya is 65.4 miles (105.3 km) as the crow flies. Nagoya is located E of Kyoto. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.9 miles, taking about 1h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in Japan.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kyoto and Nagoya. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kyoto to Nagoya

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 47min JPY 1421 - JPY 1749 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 8min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Kyoto & Nagoya

Quick Facts

Kyoto
35.01°N, 135.77°E
Asia/Tokyo
50m elevation
Nagoya
35.18°N, 136.91°E
Asia/Tokyo
17m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 380.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM