Adelaide to Toowoomba: Road Trip Guide & Distance

937.5 miles 1508.7 km · straight line
1120.6 miles actual route 1803.5 km · driving distance
22h 13min estimated drive time
AUD 211 - AUD 260 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Adelaide from Toowoomba?

The distance from Adelaide to Toowoomba is 937.5 miles (1508.7 km) as the crow flies. Toowoomba is located ENE of Adelaide. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120.6 miles, taking about 22h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in Australia — Adelaide in South Australia and Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba. 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 Toowoomba

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 13min AUD 211 - AUD 260 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 40min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~28h 53min $134–$392* Comfort

Quick Facts

Adelaide
34.93°S, 138.60°E
Australia/Adelaide
50m elevation
Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM