Brisbane to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1366.8 miles 2199.7 km · straight line
1937.8 miles actual route 3118.6 km · driving distance
37h 14min estimated drive time
AUD 365 - AUD 449 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Brisbane from Uluru?

The distance from Brisbane to Uluru is 1366.8 miles (2199.7 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located W of Brisbane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1937.8 miles, taking about 37h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in Australia — Brisbane in Queensland 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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 14min AUD 365 - AUD 449 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 41min $155–$291* Budget
Train ~48h 24min $233–$678* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brisbane
27.47°S, 153.03°E
Australia/Brisbane
27m 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 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM