Driving from Ōtsu to Moriguchi
Moriguchi lies 40 km (25 mi) south-west of Ōtsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 37 min without stops, over roughly 49 km (31 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ōtsu | Moriguchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 345,070 | 143,096 |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Ōtsu to Moriguchi
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Staying in Moriguchi
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Common questions
How far is Moriguchi from Ōtsu?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ōtsu; by road roughly 49 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Moriguchi by car?
About 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōtsu and Moriguchi?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.