Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Ōtsu and Yasu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 21 km | 21min |
| 🚲 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 Ōtsu (Shiga) to Yasu (Shiga) is 18 km in a straight line, or 21 km by road. A car trip takes about 21min 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 · Ōtsu → Yasu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 東海道1, 8
- ↰Keep left onto 大津インター線56
- ←Turn left onto 大津停車場本宮線103
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 湖岸道路18
- ↑Continue onto 草津守山線42
- ↑Continue onto 近江八幡守山線48
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 守山中主線151
- ←Turn left
- ↖Turn slight left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 守山中主線151
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 近江八幡守山線48
- 🏁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 Ōtsu
Distances from Yasu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Ōtsu to Yasu?
About 21 km by road (18 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Ōtsu to Yasu?
About 21min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥320 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).