Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Hiroshima and Himeji.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 240 km | 2h 55min |
| 🚲 Bike | 240 km | 15h 59min |
| 🚶 On foot | 243 km | 50h 32min |
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 Himeji (Hyōgo) is 211 km in a straight line, or 240 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 55min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥3,560. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Hiroshima → Himeji
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 城南通り
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↑Continue onto 広島中島線70
- →Turn right onto 広島中島線70, 84
- ←Turn left onto 大内越通り264
- ←Turn left onto 大内越通り264
- →Turn right onto 大内越通り264
- ←Turn left onto 広島中島線70
- ←Turn left onto 広島中島線70
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- →Turn right onto 網干たつの線29
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 国道179号179
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep left
- ↰Keep 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 Hiroshima
Distances from Himeji
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hiroshima to Himeji?
About 240 km by road (211 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Hiroshima to Himeji?
About 2h 55min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥3,560 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).