Dubbo to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1163.6 miles 1872.7 km · straight line
1525.5 miles actual route 2455 km · driving distance
28h 28min estimated drive time
AUD 287 - AUD 354 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dubbo from Uluru?

The distance from Dubbo to Uluru is 1163.6 miles (1872.7 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located WNW of Dubbo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1525.5 miles, taking about 28h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in Australia — Dubbo in New South Wales 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 Dubbo 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 Dubbo to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 28min AUD 287 - AUD 354 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 10min $122–$229* Budget
Train ~37h 0min $183–$534* Comfort

Quick Facts

Dubbo
32.24°S, 148.60°E
Australia/Sydney
264m 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 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM