Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Shiraoi and Otaru.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 121 km | 1h 32min |
| 🚲 Bike | 121 km | 8h 3min |
| 🚶 On foot | 88 km | 18h 20min |
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 Shiraoi (Hokkaido) to Otaru (Hokkaido) is 76 km in a straight line, or 121 km by road. A car trip takes about 1h 32min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥1,790. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -3.6°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Shiraoi → Otaru
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left onto 白老大滝線86
- →Turn right onto 白老大滝線86
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- ↰Keep left
- ↱Keep right
- →Turn right onto 月寒通36
- →Turn right onto 札幌駅前通36
- ↰Turn sharp left onto 国道230号230
- ↑Continue onto 宮の沢北一条線124
- →Turn right onto 宮の沢北一条線124
- ←Turn left
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left onto 国道5号5
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ←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 Shiraoi
Distances from Otaru
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Shiraoi to Otaru?
About 121 km by road (76 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Shiraoi to Otaru?
About 1h 32min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥1,790 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).