Japanese phrase
どのくらいかかりますか？ do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
How long does it take?
When to use it
Asks how much time something needs. It is common when checking the time needed for travel, a task, or an event, and sounds neutral and polite.
Example dialogue
駅までどのくらいかかりますか？ eki ma de do no ku ra i ka ka ri ma su ka
How long does it take to get to the station?
歩いて十分くらいです。 aru i te jip pun ku ra i de su
About ten minutes on foot.