Ballarat to Dandenong: Road Trip Guide & Distance

79.2 miles 127.4 km · straight line
91.3 miles actual route 147 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
AUD 17 - AUD 21 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Dandenong?

The distance from Ballarat to Dandenong is 79.2 miles (127.4 km) as the crow flies. Dandenong is located ESE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.3 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in Australia.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballarat and Dandenong. 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 Ballarat to Dandenong

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min AUD 17 - AUD 21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Dandenong

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Dandenong
37.98°S, 145.20°E
Australia/Melbourne
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 314.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM