Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kusatsu and Youkaichi.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 29 km | 22min |
| 🚲 Bike | 29 km | 1h 57min |
| 🚶 On foot | 27 km | 5h 41min |
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 Kusatsu (Shiga) to Youkaichi (Shiga) is 24 km in a straight line, or 29 km by road. A car trip takes about 22min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥430. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kusatsu → Youkaichi
- ↑Continue
- ↖Turn slight left
- ←Turn left onto 東海道1, 8
- →Turn right onto 上砥山上鈎線55
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left and drive toward 名古屋
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Turn sharp left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 石原八日市線45
- ↑Continue onto 大凧通り
- ←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 Kusatsu
Distances from Youkaichi
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kusatsu to Youkaichi?
About 29 km by road (24 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kusatsu to Youkaichi?
About 22min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥430 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).