Driving Time from Adelaide to Canberra
Driving from Adelaide to Canberra is about 726 mi and takes roughly 12 hr 18 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Adelaide and Canberra are about 595 mi (958 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 726 mi (1,169 km), a drive of about 12 hr 18 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 36 min.
| Straight-line distance | 595 mi / 958 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 726 mi / 1,169 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 12 hr 18 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 36 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $91 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -35.220, 143.852 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Adelaide to Canberra is about 595 mi (958 km) in a straight line, and roughly 726 mi (1,169 km) by road.