Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Otaru and Tōbetsu.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 52 km | 46min |
| 🚲 Bike | 52 km | 3h 26min |
| 🚶 On foot | 48 km | 10h 1min |
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 Otaru (Hokkaido) to Tōbetsu (Hokkaido) is 42 km in a straight line, or 52 km by road. A car trip takes about 46min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥770. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -5.7°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Otaru → Tōbetsu
- ↑Continue
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left onto 国道5号5
- ↖Turn slight left onto 国道5号5
- ←Turn left onto 小樽石狩線225
- ←Turn left onto 小樽石狩線225
- ←Turn left onto 国道337号337
- ↰Keep left onto 当別バイパス337
- ←Turn left onto 札幌当別線112
- ←Turn left onto 札幌当別線112
- ↑Continue
- →Turn 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 Otaru
Distances from Tōbetsu
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Otaru to Tōbetsu?
About 52 km by road (42 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Otaru to Tōbetsu?
About 46min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥770 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).