Driving from Chūō to Hiroshima
Hiroshima lies 682 km (424 mi) west of Chūō, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 832 km (517 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chūō | Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 169,179 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 010-0443–999-3796 | 061-1122–944-0002 |
Where to book car hire from Chūō to Hiroshima
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Staying in Hiroshima
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima. Of the 394 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (204), and 4 are five-star. Across 171 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 237,196 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hiroshima
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Common questions
How far is Hiroshima from Chūō?
682 km (424 mi) in a straight line, west of Chūō; by road roughly 832 km (517 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chūō to Hiroshima by car?
About 10 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chūō and Hiroshima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hiroshima?
Our booking partner lists 429 places to stay in Hiroshima, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.