Darwin to Mildura: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1660.8 miles 2672.8 km · straight line
2016 miles actual route 3244.4 km · driving distance
35h 17min estimated drive time
AUD 380 - AUD 467 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Darwin from Mildura?

The distance from Darwin to Mildura is 1660.8 miles (2672.8 km) as the crow flies. Mildura is located SSE of Darwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2016 miles, taking about 35h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in Australia — Darwin in Northern Territory and Mildura in Victoria.

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 Darwin and Mildura. 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 Darwin to Mildura

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 17min AUD 380 - AUD 467 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 20min $161–$302* Budget
Train ~45h 52min $242–$706* Comfort

Quick Facts

Darwin
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Australia/Darwin
30m elevation
Mildura
34.19°S, 142.16°E
Australia/Melbourne
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 554 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM