noun
outward journey; trip there
Refers to the journey to a destination, often contrasted with 復路 (return journey). Used in travel, logistics, and sports contexts.
往路は新幹線で、復路は飛行機にした。
I took the Shinkansen on the way there and a plane on the way back.
マラソンの往路は向かい風がきつかった。
On the outward leg of the marathon, the headwind was strong.