Alice Springs to Mount Isa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alice Springs from Mount Isa?

The distance from Alice Springs to Mount Isa is 413.8 miles (665.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Isa is located ENE of Alice Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.5 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in Australia — Alice Springs in Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland.

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 Alice Springs and Mount Isa. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.