Driving from Adelaide to Toowoomba
Toowoomba lies 1,509 km (938 mi) north-east of Adelaide, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 1,841 km (1,144 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Adelaide | Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 142,163 |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 599 m (1,965 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9:30 (Australia/Adelaide) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Postal codes | 5000–5839 | 4350 |
Clocks in Toowoomba are 30 min ahead of Adelaide right now, so a 20 h 27 min journey lands 20 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Toowoomba from Adelaide?
1,509 km (938 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Adelaide; by road roughly 1,841 km (1,144 mi).
How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Toowoomba by car?
About 20 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Adelaide and Toowoomba?
Toowoomba is 30 min ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against Australia/Adelaide).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.