Townsville to Uluru: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Townsville from Uluru?

The distance from Townsville to Uluru is 1090.9 miles (1755.6 km) as the crow flies. Uluru is located WSW of Townsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1567.3 miles, taking about 28h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in Australia — Townsville 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 Townsville 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.