Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Kusatsu and Hikone.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 39 km | 37min |
| 🚲 Bike | 39 km | 2h 37min |
| 🚶 On foot | 42 km | 8h 45min |
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 Hikone (Shiga) is 37 km in a straight line, or 39 km by road. A car trip takes about 37min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥580. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Kusatsu → Hikone
- ↑Continue
- ↖Turn slight left
- ←Turn left onto 東海道1, 8
- ↰Keep left onto 国道8号8
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- →Turn 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 Kusatsu
Distances from Hikone
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Kusatsu to Hikone?
About 39 km by road (37 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Kusatsu to Hikone?
About 37min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥580 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).