Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Utashinai and Shimo-furano.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 45 km | 45min |
| 🚲 Bike | 45 km | 3h 1min |
| 🚶 On foot | 38 km | 7h 49min |
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 Utashinai (Hokkaido) to Shimo-furano (Hokkaido) is 33 km in a straight line, or 45 km by road. A car trip takes about 45min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥670. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -7.3°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Utashinai → Shimo-furano
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right onto 赤平奈井江線114
- →Turn right onto 芦別赤平線224
- ↗Turn slight right onto 国道38号38
- →Turn right
- ↰Keep left onto 芦別停車場線788
- →Turn right onto 国道452号452
- ↑Continue onto 芦別砂川線115
- →Turn right onto 芦別バイパス38
- ←Turn left
- ↑Continue
- 🏁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 Utashinai
Distances from Shimo-furano
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Utashinai to Shimo-furano?
About 45 km by road (33 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Utashinai to Shimo-furano?
About 45min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥670 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).