Ballarat to Brisbane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ballarat from Brisbane?

The distance from Ballarat to Brisbane is 877.8 miles (1412.7 km) as the crow flies. Brisbane is located NE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1063 miles, taking about 21h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria 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 Ballarat 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.