Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Hikone and Ōtsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 52 km | 48min |
| 🚲 Bike | 52 km | 3h 27min |
| 🚶 On foot | 51 km | 10h 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 Hikone (Shiga) to Ōtsu (Shiga) is 45 km in a straight line, or 52 km by road. A car trip takes about 48min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥770. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Hikone → Ōtsu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left onto くすのき通り528
- →Turn right onto 国道8号8
- ↰Keep left onto 国道8号8
- ↰Keep left onto 東海道1, 8
- →Turn right onto 大津草津線18
- →Turn right onto 大津草津線18
- ←Turn left onto 大津草津線18
- ↰Turn sharp left
- ↑Continue onto 大津停車場本宮線103
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 東海道1, 8
- ↰Turn sharp 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 Hikone
Distances from Ōtsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hikone to Ōtsu?
About 52 km by road (45 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Hikone to Ōtsu?
About 48min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥770 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).