Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Youkaichi and Ōtsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 43 km | 30min |
| 🚲 Bike | 43 km | 2h 52min |
| 🚶 On foot | 38 km | 7h 51min |
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 Youkaichi (Shiga) to Ōtsu (Shiga) is 33 km in a straight line, or 43 km by road. A car trip takes about 30min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥640. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Youkaichi → Ōtsu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 彦根八日市甲西線13
- →Turn right onto 国道421号421
- ←Turn left onto 彦根八日市甲西線13
- →Turn right onto 彦根八日市甲西線13
- →Turn right onto 土山蒲生近江八幡線41
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↖Turn slight left onto 大津インター線56
- ←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 Youkaichi
Distances from Ōtsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Youkaichi to Ōtsu?
About 43 km by road (33 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Youkaichi to Ōtsu?
About 30min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥640 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).