Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Ikoma and Hōryūji.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 12 km | 12min |
| 🚲 Bike | 12 km | 49min |
| 🚶 On foot | 10 km | 2h 4min |
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 Ikoma (Nara) to Hōryūji (Nara) is 9 km in a straight line, or 12 km by road. A car trip takes about 12min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥180. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Ikoma → Hōryūji
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 一分バイパス168
- ↗Turn slight right onto 国道168号168
- ←Turn left onto 国道168号168
- ←Turn left onto 国道25号25
- ←Turn left
- ←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 Ikoma
Distances from Hōryūji
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Ikoma to Hōryūji?
About 12 km by road (9 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Ikoma to Hōryūji?
About 12min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥180 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).