Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Rumoi and Otaru.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 145 km | 2h 6min |
| 🚲 Bike | 145 km | 9h 39min |
| 🚶 On foot | 112 km | 23h 22min |
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 Rumoi (Hokkaido) to Otaru (Hokkaido) is 98 km in a straight line, or 145 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 6min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,150. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -5°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Rumoi → Otaru
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ←Turn left
- ↱Turn sharp right
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 国道231号231, 451
- ←Turn left onto 国道231号231, 451
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 国道231号231
- ↱Keep right onto 国道231号231
- →Turn right
- →Turn right onto 小樽石狩線225
- →Turn right onto 小樽石狩線225
- →Turn right 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 Rumoi
Distances from Otaru
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Rumoi to Otaru?
About 145 km by road (98 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Rumoi to Otaru?
About 2h 6min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,150 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).