Ballarat to Highton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.8 miles 78.5 km · straight line
54.5 miles actual route 87.7 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
AUD 10 - AUD 13 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
149° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Highton?

The distance from Ballarat to Highton is 48.8 miles (78.5 km) as the crow flies. Highton is located SSE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 54.5 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. 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 Highton. 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 Highton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min AUD 10 - AUD 13 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Highton

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Highton
38.17°S, 144.31°E
Australia/Melbourne
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 510.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM