Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Nara-shi and Hōryūji.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 13 km | 13min |
| 🚲 Bike | 13 km | 52min |
| 🚶 On foot | 12 km | 2h 26min |
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 Nara-shi (Nara) to Hōryūji (Nara) is 10 km in a straight line, or 13 km by road. A car trip takes about 13min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥190. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Nara-shi → Hōryūji
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 大宮通り369
- ←Turn left onto 奈良精華線52
- →Turn right onto 奈良大和郡山斑鳩線9
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ←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 Nara-shi
Distances from Hōryūji
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Nara-shi to Hōryūji?
About 13 km by road (10 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Nara-shi to Hōryūji?
About 13min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥190 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).