Kakadu to Mount Isa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kakadu from Mount Isa?

The distance from Kakadu to Mount Isa is 700.9 miles (1128 km) as the crow flies. Mount Isa is located SE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841.1 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Mount Isa in Queensland.

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 Mount Isa. 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.