Darwin to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.1 miles 1432.4 km · straight line
1208.3 miles actual route 1944.6 km · driving distance
20h 24min estimated drive time
AUD 228 - AUD 280 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Darwin from Uluru?

The distance from Darwin to Uluru is 890.1 miles (1432.4 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located S of Darwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1208.3 miles, taking about 20h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 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 Darwin to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 24min AUD 228 - AUD 280 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 29min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~26h 31min $145–$423* Comfort

Quick Facts

Darwin
12.46°S, 130.85°E
Australia/Darwin
30m 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 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM