Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Higashihiroshima and Shōbara.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 69 km | 1h 3min |
| 🚲 Bike | 69 km | 4h 34min |
| 🚶 On foot | 64 km | 13h 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 Higashihiroshima (Hiroshima) to Shōbara (Hiroshima) is 55 km in a straight line, or 69 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 3min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,020. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Higashihiroshima → Shōbara
- ↑Continue
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 国道375号375, 486
- →Turn right onto 国道375号375, 486
- ←Turn left onto 国道375号375
- →Turn right onto 三次庄原線61
- →Turn right onto 国道184号184
- ←Turn left onto 三次庄原線61
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 庄原バイパス183, 432
- 🏁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 Higashihiroshima
Distances from Shōbara
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Higashihiroshima to Shōbara?
About 69 km by road (55 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Higashihiroshima to Shōbara?
About 1h 3min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,020 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).