Ballarat to Launceston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Ballarat from Launceston?

The distance from Ballarat to Launceston is 319.8 miles (514.6 km) as the crow flies. Launceston is located SSE of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.5 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Launceston in Tasmania.

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 Ballarat and Launceston. 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.