Townsville to Wangaratta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Townsville from Wangaratta?

The distance from Townsville to Wangaratta is 1181.3 miles (1901.1 km) as the crow flies. Wangaratta is located S of Townsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1457.2 miles, taking about 29h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in Australia — Townsville in Queensland and Wangaratta 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Wangaratta. 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.