Kakadu to Toowoomba: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1599.7 miles 2574.5 km · straight line
2028.8 miles actual route 3265 km · driving distance
38h 3min estimated drive time
AUD 382 - AUD 470 estimated fuel cost
~3h 43min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Kakadu from Toowoomba?

The distance from Kakadu to Toowoomba is 1599.7 miles (2574.5 km) as the crow flies. Toowoomba is located SE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2028.8 miles, taking about 38h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba. 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 Toowoomba

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 3min AUD 382 - AUD 470 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 40min $162–$304* Budget
Train ~49h 28min $243–$710* Comfort

Quick Facts

Kakadu
12.83°S, 132.83°E
Australia/Darwin
0m elevation
Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 533 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM