Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Ōtsu and Kitahama.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 23 km | 22min |
| 🚲 Bike | 23 km | 1h 33min |
| 🚶 On foot | 22 km | 4h 34min |
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 Kitahama (Shiga) is 19 km in a straight line, or 23 km by road. A car trip takes about 22min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥350. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Ōtsu → Kitahama
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 東海道1, 8
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 高島大津線558
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left onto 伊香立浜大津線47
- →Turn right onto 伊香立浜大津線47
- ↑Continue onto 下鴨大津線30, 47
- ↑Continue onto 伊香立浜大津線47
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↗Turn slight right onto 国道477号477
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- 🏁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 Kitahama
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Ōtsu to Kitahama?
About 23 km by road (19 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Ōtsu to Kitahama?
About 22min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥350 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).