Ballarat to Yarra Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

91.2 miles 146.7 km · straight line
103.6 miles actual route 166.7 km · driving distance
2h 29min estimated drive time
AUD 20 - AUD 24 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
99° E bearing direction

How far is Ballarat from Yarra Valley?

The distance from Ballarat to Yarra Valley is 91.2 miles (146.7 km) as the crow flies. Yarra Valley is located E of Ballarat. By car, the driving distance is approximately 103.6 miles, taking about 2h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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 Yarra Valley. 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 Yarra Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 29min AUD 20 - AUD 24 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 59min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 22min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballarat & Yarra Valley

Quick Facts

Ballarat
37.57°S, 143.85°E
Australia/Melbourne
445m elevation
Yarra Valley
37.75°S, 145.50°E
Australia/Melbourne
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 273.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM