Travel time by mode
Real road routing between Asahikawa and Otaru.
| Mode | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Car | 156 km | 2h 22min |
| 🚲 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 Asahikawa (Hokkaido) to Otaru (Hokkaido) is 127 km in a straight line, or 156 km by road. A car trip takes about 2h 22min 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 · Asahikawa → Otaru
- ↑Continue onto 6条通
- ←Turn left onto 昭和通40
- →Turn right onto 5条通
- ←Turn left
- →Turn right onto 台場4条通12, 233
- →Turn right onto 滝新バイパス451
- ←Turn left onto 国道275号275
- →Turn right onto 岩見沢石狩線81
- ←Turn left onto 札幌当別線112
- →Turn right onto 札幌当別線112
- →Turn right onto 当別バイパス337
- →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 Asahikawa
Distances from Otaru
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Asahikawa to Otaru?
About 156 km by road (127 km in a straight line).
How long does it take to drive from Asahikawa to Otaru?
About 2h 22min 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).