Driving from Kumamoto to Ōita
Ōita lies 97 km (60 mi) north-east of Kumamoto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 118 km (74 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kumamoto | Ōita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 738,907 | 477,715 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 802-0044 | 781-1514 |
Where to book car hire from Kumamoto to Ōita
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Staying in Ōita
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 18,242 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ōita from Kumamoto?
97 km (60 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kumamoto; by road roughly 118 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kumamoto to Ōita by car?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kumamoto and Ōita?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ōita?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita, 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 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.