Ballarat to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1130.5 miles 1819.4 km · straight line
1373.4 miles actual route 2210.2 km · driving distance
26h 12min estimated drive time
AUD 259 - AUD 318 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Uluru?

The distance from Ballarat to Uluru is 1130.5 miles (1819.4 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located NW of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1373.4 miles, taking about 26h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in Australia — Ballarat in Victoria and Uluru in Northern Territory.

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. 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. 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 Uluru. 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 Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 12min AUD 259 - AUD 318 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 26min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~34h 4min $165–$481* Comfort

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Uluru
25.34°S, 131.04°E
Australia/Darwin
863m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM