Adelaide to Ballarat: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.6 miles 554.5 km · straight line
382.1 miles actual route 615 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
AUD 72 - AUD 89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Ballarat?

The distance from Adelaide to Ballarat is 344.6 miles (554.5 km) as the crow flies. Ballarat is located ESE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.1 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Ballarat in Victoria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Adelaide and Ballarat. 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 Adelaide to Ballarat

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min AUD 72 - AUD 89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $46–$134* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM