Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Ōtsu and Nagoya.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 119 km | 1h 19min |
| 🚲 Bike | 119 km | 7h 55min |
| 🚶 On foot | 111 km | 23h 10min |
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 Nagoya (Aichi) is 97 km in a straight line, or 119 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 19min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,760. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Ōtsu → Nagoya
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 大津インター線56
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left and take E1A, E23 toward 草津田上, 信楽, 亀山, 伊勢
- ↱Keep right onto 新名神高速道路E1A
- ↱Keep right onto 新名神高速道路E1A
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left onto 伏見通19, 22
- ↗Turn slight right onto 出来町通215
- →Turn right onto 出来町通215
- ↑Make a U-turn onto 出来町通215
- 🏁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 Nagoya
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Ōtsu to Nagoya?
About 119 km by road (97 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Ōtsu to Nagoya?
About 1h 19min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,760 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).