Driving from Osaka to Kawasaki
Kawasaki lies 394 km (245 mi) east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 481 km (299 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Osaka | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 1.5 million |
| 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 | 018-1605–999-3192 |
Where to book car hire from Osaka to Kawasaki
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Staying in Kawasaki
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 37,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kawasaki from Osaka?
394 km (245 mi) in a straight line, east of Osaka; by road roughly 481 km (299 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kawasaki by car?
About 6 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Kawasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawasaki?
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki, 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.