Benalla to Shepparton drive: Distance, time & road trip stops

The best stops along the Benalla to Shepparton drive are Casey’s Weir and the Nalinga Streamside Reserve.

The Benalla to Shepparton drive connects two of the larger towns in northern Victoria.

Benalla is on the Hume Highway, on the Melbourne to Albury drive. Shepparton is the hub town of the Goulburn Valley – a place of parks and gardens. To sort out your Shepparton accommodation, book here.

Benalla to Shepparton distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Benalla to Shepparton is 60km. That makes for a driving time of roughly 40 minutes. The drive is almost entirely along the Midland Highway, which heads north out of Benalla, then veers west.

Pick the best Benalla accommodation options

The best places to stay in Benalla are…

For a solid, affordable motel with a pool: Glider City Motel.
For family-friendly cabins: Benalla Tourist Park.
For central location: Top of the Town Motel.

The initial stretch of the Benalla to Shepparton drive follows the Broken River. Casey’s Weir is the most attractive riverside stop on this part of the journey, and it is a free camping spot if you fancy getting out the tent for an overnight stay.

Benalla to Shepparton drive: Riverside reserves

There are several riverside reserves on the way towards Shepparton. The Nalinga Streamside Reserve is probably the most convenient of these to pull over at.

You’ll enter Shepparton from the east.

The best things to do in Shepparton include the Shepparton Art Museum, Aquamoves near Victoria Park Lake, and the Lower Goulburn National Park.

Shepparton accommodation recommendations

These are the best places to stay in Shepparton.

For grandeur and lake view rooms: Carrington Hotel.
For a holiday park with lots of kid-friendly facilities: Big4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park.
For high quality apartments: Quest Shepparton.
For a good value motel with a pool: Peppermill Inn Motel.