Barossa Valley to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

793 miles 1276.2 km · straight line
951.6 miles estimated 1531.4 km · driving distance
19h 9min estimated drive time
AUD 179 - AUD 221 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Barossa Valley from Uluru?

The distance from Barossa Valley to Uluru is 793 miles (1276.2 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located NW of Barossa Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.6 miles, taking about 19h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in Australia — Barossa Valley in South Australia 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 Barossa Valley and Uluru. 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.

How to Get from Barossa Valley to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 9min AUD 179 - AUD 221 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 59min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 54min $114–$333* Comfort

Quick Facts

Barossa Valley
34.56°S, 138.95°E
Australia/Adelaide
280m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients