Alice Springs to Cairns: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Alice Springs from Cairns?
The distance from Alice Springs to Cairns is 901.4 miles (1450.7 km) as the crow flies. Cairns is located ENE of Alice Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1421.1 miles, taking about 25h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in Australia — Alice Springs in Northern Territory and Cairns 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 Alice Springs and Cairns. 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 Alice Springs to Cairns
Suggested Stops Between Alice Springs & Cairns
- 1414 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator