Driving from Kawasaki to Hikone
Hikone lies 316 km (196 mi) west of Kawasaki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 385 km (239 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kawasaki | Hikone | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 113,647 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Kawasaki to Hikone
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Staying in Hikone
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Common questions
How far is Hikone from Kawasaki?
316 km (196 mi) in a straight line, west of Kawasaki; by road roughly 385 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kawasaki to Hikone by car?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kawasaki and Hikone?
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.