Mount Barker to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.7 miles 1316 km · straight line
981.3 miles estimated 1579.2 km · driving distance
19h 44min estimated drive time
AUD 185 - AUD 227 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Mount Barker from Uluru?

The distance from Mount Barker to Uluru is 817.7 miles (1316 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located NW of Mount Barker. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.3 miles, taking about 19h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in Australia — Mount Barker in South Australia 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 Mount Barker and Uluru. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mount Barker to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 44min AUD 185 - AUD 227 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 41min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 39min $118–$343* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mount Barker
35.07°S, 138.87°E
Australia/Adelaide
322m elevation
Uluru
25.34°S, 131.04°E
Australia/Darwin
863m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients