Ballarat to Kangaroo Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ballarat from Kangaroo Island?

The distance from Ballarat to Kangaroo Island is 387.9 miles (624.2 km) as the crow flies. Kangaroo Island is located WNW of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.4 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Kangaroo Island in South Australia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ballarat and Kangaroo Island. 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.