Daintree to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Daintree from Uluru?

The distance from Daintree to Uluru is 1120 miles (1802.4 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located SW of Daintree. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1344 miles, taking about 27h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in Australia — Daintree 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 Daintree 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.