Nagoya to Osaka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.4 miles 139 km · straight line
104 miles actual route 167.4 km · driving distance
2h 27min estimated drive time
JPY 1850 - JPY 2277 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Nagoya from Osaka?

The distance from Nagoya to Osaka is 86.4 miles (139 km) as the crow flies. Osaka is located WSW of Nagoya. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104 miles, taking about 2h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Japan.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nagoya and Osaka. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Nagoya to Osaka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 27min JPY 1850 - JPY 2277 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 56min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 20min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nagoya & Osaka

Quick Facts

Nagoya
35.18°N, 136.91°E
Asia/Tokyo
17m elevation
Osaka
34.69°N, 135.50°E
Asia/Tokyo
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 288.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM