Driving from Sapporo to Ōshū
Ōshū lies 437 km (272 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 40 min without stops, over roughly 533 km (331 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sapporo | Ōshū | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 112,937 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book car hire from Sapporo to Ōshū
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Staying in Ōshū
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Common questions
How far is Ōshū from Sapporo?
437 km (272 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 533 km (331 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Ōshū by car?
About 6 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Ōshū?
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.