Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Hikone and Kusatsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 40 km | 37min |
| 🚲 Bike | 40 km | 2h 40min |
| 🚶 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 Hikone (Shiga) to Kusatsu (Shiga) is 37 km in a straight line, or 40 km by road. A car trip takes about 37min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥600. The full driving directions are shown below. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Hikone → Kusatsu
- ↑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 right
- ↱Turn sharp right onto 東海道1, 8
- ←Turn left
- ↱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 Hikone
Distances from Kusatsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hikone to Kusatsu?
About 40 km by road (37 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Hikone to Kusatsu?
About 37min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥600 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).