Mackay to Wangaratta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1064.5 miles 1713.1 km · straight line
1284.7 miles actual route 2067.5 km · driving distance
26h 6min estimated drive time
AUD 242 - AUD 298 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
189° S bearing direction

How far is Mackay from Wangaratta?

The distance from Mackay to Wangaratta is 1064.5 miles (1713.1 km) as the crow flies. Wangaratta is located S of Mackay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1284.7 miles, taking about 26h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in Australia — Mackay in Queensland and Wangaratta 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Mackay and Wangaratta. 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 Mackay to Wangaratta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 6min AUD 242 - AUD 298 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 19min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~33h 56min $154–$450* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mackay
21.15°S, 149.17°E
Australia/Brisbane
11m elevation
Wangaratta
36.36°S, 146.32°E
Australia/Melbourne
151m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM