Toowoomba to Yarra Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

797.3 miles 1283.2 km · straight line
959.7 miles actual route 1544.5 km · driving distance
19h 21min estimated drive time
AUD 181 - AUD 222 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
206° SSW bearing direction

How far is Toowoomba from Yarra Valley?

The distance from Toowoomba to Yarra Valley is 797.3 miles (1283.2 km) as the crow flies. Yarra Valley is located SSW of Toowoomba. By car, the driving distance is approximately 959.7 miles, taking about 19h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in Australia — Toowoomba in Queensland and Yarra Valley 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. 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 Yarra Valley. 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 Yarra Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 21min AUD 181 - AUD 222 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 13min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 9min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Toowoomba & Yarra Valley

Quick Facts

Toowoomba
27.56°S, 151.95°E
Australia/Brisbane
599m elevation
Yarra Valley
37.75°S, 145.50°E
Australia/Melbourne
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM