Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Otaru and Asahikawa.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 156 km | 2h 21min |
| 🚲 Bike | 156 km | 10h 25min |
| 🚶 On foot | 147 km | 30h 32min |
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 Asahikawa (Hokkaido) is 127 km in a straight line, or 156 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 21min for an estimated fuel cost of around ¥2,320. The full driving directions are shown below. Watch for snow and ice in winter (coldest month down to -7.8°C en route). Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable driving conditions.
Driving directions · Otaru → Asahikawa
- ↑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
- ↰Keep left
- ←Turn left onto 国道275号275
- →Turn right onto 国道275号275
- →Turn right onto 滝新バイパス451
- ←Turn left onto 国道12号12
- ↱Keep right onto 台場4条通12, 233
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 5条通
- ←Turn left onto 昭和通40
- →Turn right onto 6条通
- 🏁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 Asahikawa
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Otaru to Asahikawa?
About 156 km by road (127 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Otaru to Asahikawa?
About 2h 21min by car under normal conditions.
How much fuel does the trip cost?
Roughly ¥2,320 one way (≈8.3 L/100 km at ¥179/L).