Adelaide to Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1324.2 miles 2131.1 km · straight line
1620.8 miles actual route 2608.4 km · driving distance
30h 24min estimated drive time
AUD 305 - AUD 376 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Perth, Western Australia, Australia?

The distance from Adelaide to Perth, Western Australia, Australia is 1324.2 miles (2131.1 km) as the crow flies. Perth, Western Australia, Australia is located W of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1620.8 miles, taking about 30h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Perth, Western Australia, Australia in Western Australia.

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. 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. 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 Perth, Western Australia, Australia. 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 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 24min AUD 305 - AUD 376 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 29min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~39h 31min $194–$567* Comfort

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
31.95°S, 115.86°E
Australia/Perth
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 441 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM