Kakadu to Townsville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kakadu from Townsville?
The distance from Kakadu to Townsville is 1028.1 miles (1654.5 km) as the crow flies. Townsville is located ESE of Kakadu. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1535 miles, taking about 28h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in Australia — Kakadu in Northern Territory and Townsville 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 Townsville. 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 Townsville
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 343 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
- You could travel this distance about 24.2 times to circle the Earth's equator