Driving from Osaka to Chūō
Chūō lies 403 km (251 mi) east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 492 km (306 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Osaka | Chūō | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 169,179 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 010-0443–999-3796 |
Where to book car hire from Osaka to Chūō
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Staying in Chūō
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Common questions
How far is Chūō from Osaka?
403 km (251 mi) in a straight line, east of Osaka; by road roughly 492 km (306 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Chūō by car?
About 6 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Chūō?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.