Brisbane to Perth, Western Australia, Australia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Brisbane from Perth, Western Australia, Australia?

The distance from Brisbane to Perth, Western Australia, Australia is 2240.7 miles (3606.1 km) as the crow flies. Perth, Western Australia, Australia is located WSW of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2566.7 miles, taking about 49h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 0min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland and Perth, Western Australia, Australia in Western Australia.

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 Brisbane and Perth, Western Australia, Australia. 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.