Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Hiroshima and Matsue.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 164 km | 2h 9min |
| 🚲 Bike | 164 km | 10h 57min |
| 🚶 On foot | 152 km | 31h 40min |
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 Hiroshima (Hiroshima) to Matsue (Shimane) is 132 km in a straight line, or 164 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 9min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,440. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Hiroshima → Matsue
- ↑Continue
- ←Turn left onto 城南通り
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue onto 国道183号183, 261
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 国道54号54, 183, 191, 261
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 三次インター線470
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left onto 松江木次線24
- ↰Keep left onto 99
- ↑Continue onto 国道431号431
- ↖Turn slight left onto 松江鹿島美保関線37
- ←Turn left onto 松江鹿島美保関線37
- ←Turn left onto 塩見縄手37
- →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 Hiroshima
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hiroshima to Matsue?
About 164 km by road (132 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Hiroshima to Matsue?
About 2h 9min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,440 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).