Cairns to Gympie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

778.1 miles 1252.3 km · straight line
951.3 miles actual route 1530.9 km · driving distance
19h 55min estimated drive time
AUD 179 - AUD 220 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Cairns from Gympie?

The distance from Cairns to Gympie is 778.1 miles (1252.3 km) as the crow flies. Gympie is located SSE of Cairns. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.3 miles, taking about 19h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Cairns and Gympie. 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 Cairns to Gympie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 55min AUD 179 - AUD 220 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 54min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~25h 54min $114–$333* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Cairns & Gympie

Quick Facts

Cairns
16.92°S, 145.78°E
Australia/Brisbane
0m elevation
Gympie
26.19°S, 152.66°E
Australia/Brisbane
69m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM