also: ちょくろ
noun
Refers to a road that is straight and direct, often implying it is the quickest route. The 'shortcut' nuance comes from the idea of a direct path that saves time.
この直路を行けば、駅まで五分で着く。
If you take this straight road, you'll reach the station in five minutes.
彼はいつも直路を通って学校に行く。
He always takes the shortcut to school.
Compound of 直 (straight) and 路 (road). The reading すぐみち is a kun'yomi compound, while ちょくろ uses on'yomi readings.