Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Yasu and Ōtsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 21 km | 22min |
| 🚲 Bike | 21 km | 1h 26min |
| 🚶 On foot | 20 km | 4h 15min |
Road distance, driving time and the route below are computed by our routing engine. Fuel cost assumes ~8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L (regular gasoline, e-Stat national average 2025).
About this route
The distance from Yasu (Shiga) to Ōtsu (Shiga) is 18 km in a straight line, or 21 km by road. A car trip takes about 22min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥320. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Yasu → Ōtsu
- ↑Continue onto 近江八幡守山線48
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 守山中主線151
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- →Turn right onto 守山中主線151
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 近江八幡守山線48
- ↑Continue onto 大津草津線18
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↑Continue onto 大津停車場本宮線103
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 東海道1, 8
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ←Turn left
- 🏁Arrive at destination
Roadside stations (michi-no-eki) along the route
Rest stops with local food and products near this itinerary.
Source: MLIT — National Land Numerical Information (P35, 2018)
Distances from Yasu
Distances from Ōtsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Yasu to Ōtsu?
About 21 km by road (18 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Yasu to Ōtsu?
About 22min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥320 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).