Driving from Adelaide to Ballarat
Ballarat lies 555 km (345 mi) south-east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 677 km (420 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Adelaide | Ballarat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 111,973 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Melbourne) |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 3350–3353 |
Clocks in Ballarat are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 7 h 31 min journey lands 8 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Adelaide to Ballarat
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Staying in Ballarat
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Common questions
How far is Ballarat from Adelaide?
555 km (345 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Adelaide; by road roughly 677 km (420 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Ballarat by car?
About 7 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Ballarat?
Ballarat is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Melbourne against Australia/Adelaide).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.