Brisbane to Charleville road trip: Distance, time & best stops
The Brisbane to Charleville drive covers a 745km distance in a driving time of around 8h28m. Top road trip stops include Toowoomba, Chinchilla and Roma.
A Brisbane to Charleville road trip connects the Queensland capital to one of Australia’s most charming outback towns. It’s also a drive that takes in the full transition from city to country to outback.
It is possible to drive from Brisbane to Charleville in a single stint, although it will take you the best part of a day to do so. You’re far better off turning into a road trip, stopping at a few towns on the way.
Brisbane to Charleville distance and driving time
The distance from Brisbane to Charleville by car is 745km. That makes for a driving time of around eight hours and 28 minutes, almost entirely along the Warrego Highway.
6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday
- Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
- Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
- Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
- North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
- Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
- Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.
Australia Travel Questions has broken down this journey into more manageable segments. For full guides to each leg of the Brisbane to Charleville drive, click through on the guides below.
9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
- Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
- Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
- Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
- Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
- Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
- XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
- Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
- See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.
Best stops on the Brisbane to Charleville road trip
The best stops on the Brisbane to Charleville road trip are a matter of personal taste. Toowoomba is easily the biggest city, with a delightful collection of parks and gardens, plus DownsSteam, a railway museum that also runs steam train tours.
Top Toowoomba accommodation recommendations
The best Toowoomba accommodation options are:
- For central location and undercover parking at a 4.5 star with a pool: Oaks Toowoomba.
- For well-equipped apartments: Athena Motel Apartments.
- For a holiday park with plenty for the kids: Big4 Toowoomba Garden City.
- For a surprisingly good motel at cheapish rates: Applegum Inn.
Dalby mainly deals in heritage buildings – Jimbour House is a highlight, but the Pioneer Park Museum houses the biggest one stop history dose.
Click through to the next section: Chinchilla and Miles.