Driving from Sapporo to Kushiro
Kushiro lies 246 km (153 mi) east of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 300 km (187 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Kushiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 167,875 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Kushiro
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Staying in Kushiro
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Common questions
How far is Kushiro from Sapporo?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, east of Sapporo; by road roughly 300 km (187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Kushiro by car?
About 3 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Kushiro?
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.