Kakadu to Mildura: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1587.2 miles 2554.4 km · straight line
1996.8 miles actual route 3213.6 km · driving distance
36h 26min estimated drive time
AUD 376 - AUD 463 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Kakadu from Mildura?

The distance from Kakadu to Mildura is 1587.2 miles (2554.4 km) as the crow flies. Mildura is located SSE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1996.8 miles, taking about 36h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu 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 Kakadu 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 Kakadu to Mildura

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 26min AUD 376 - AUD 463 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 43min $160–$300* Budget
Train ~47h 22min $240–$699* Comfort

Quick Facts

Kakadu
12.83°S, 132.83°E
Australia/Darwin
0m 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 529 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM