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

How far is Melbourne, Victoria, Australia from Uluru?

The distance from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Uluru is 1186.4 miles (1909.4 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located NW of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1442.3 miles, taking about 27h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in Australia — Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in Victoria and Uluru in Northern Territory.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Uluru. 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.