Toowoomba to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1301.4 miles 2094.4 km · straight line
1857.5 miles actual route 2989.3 km · driving distance
35h 34min estimated drive time
AUD 350 - AUD 430 estimated fuel cost
~3h 7min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Toowoomba from Uluru?

The distance from Toowoomba to Uluru is 1301.4 miles (2094.4 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located W of Toowoomba. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1857.5 miles, taking about 35h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in Australia — Toowoomba in Queensland 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 Toowoomba 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.

How to Get from Toowoomba to Uluru

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 34min AUD 350 - AUD 430 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 41min $149–$279* Budget
Train ~46h 14min $223–$650* Comfort

Quick Facts

Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m 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 434 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM