Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Shimo-furano and Otaru.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 147 km | 2h 1min |
| 🚲 Bike | 147 km | 9h 50min |
| 🚶 On foot | 130 km | 27h 7min |
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 Shimo-furano (Hokkaido) to Otaru (Hokkaido) is 113 km in a straight line, or 147 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 1min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,190. 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 · Shimo-furano → Otaru
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- →Turn right onto 国道38号38
- ←Turn left onto 美唄富良野線135
- ←Turn left onto 国道452号452
- ↑Continue onto 岩見沢三笠線116
- →Turn right
- ↱Keep right
- ↑Continue onto 道央自動車道E5
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ↰Keep left onto 雁来IC
- ↰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 Shimo-furano
Distances from Otaru
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Shimo-furano to Otaru?
About 147 km by road (113 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Shimo-furano to Otaru?
About 2h 1min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,190 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).