Adelaide to Brisbane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

994.6 miles 1600.6 km · straight line
1201.7 miles actual route 1933.9 km · driving distance
23h 53min estimated drive time
AUD 226 - AUD 278 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Brisbane?

The distance from Adelaide to Brisbane is 994.6 miles (1600.6 km) as the crow flies. Brisbane is located ENE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1201.7 miles, taking about 23h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Brisbane in Queensland.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Adelaide and Brisbane. 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 Brisbane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 53min AUD 226 - AUD 278 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 40min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 3min $144–$421* Comfort

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM