Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Toowoomba: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.1 miles 1313.4 km · straight line
947.9 miles actual route 1525.5 km · driving distance
19h 6min estimated drive time
AUD 178 - AUD 220 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Toowoomba?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Toowoomba is 816.1 miles (1313.4 km) as the crow flies. Toowoomba is located NNE of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 947.9 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Toowoomba

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 6min AUD 178 - AUD 220 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 55min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 50min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Victoria, Australia & Toowoomba

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
37.81°S, 144.96°E
Australia/Melbourne
31m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM