Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Otaru and Rumoi.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 145 km | 2h 6min |
| 🚲 Bike | 145 km | 9h 38min |
| 🚶 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 Otaru (Hokkaido) to Rumoi (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 · Otaru → Rumoi
- ↑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
- ←Turn left onto 国道231号231
- ←Turn left
- ←Turn left onto 国道231号231
- →Turn right onto 国道231号231, 451
- →Turn right
- →Turn right
- ↰Turn sharp left
- →Turn 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 Otaru
Distances from Rumoi
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Otaru to Rumoi?
About 145 km by road (98 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Otaru to Rumoi?
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).