Chinchilla to Roma, Queensland: Distance, driving time and attractions
The Chinchilla to Roma drive through rural Queensland is 188km long, with a driving time of around 2h7m. Road trip attractions include the Miles Historical Village and Yuleba State Forest.
The drive from Chinchilla to Roma in Queensland tends to be one leg of a longer road trip. Possibly from Brisbane to Mount Isa, or perhaps even further from Brisbane to Darwin.
Either way, it’s usually a section of a longer drive. You might be doing Dalby to Roma in a day, or perhaps Toowoomba to Roma. Chinchilla in particular tends to be treated as a place to stretch the legs and get out of the car, rather than a destination in its own right.
Both Chinchilla and Roma are on the Warrego Highway, and as you drive between them, the landscape shifts from country to outback.
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Chinchilla to Roma distance and driving time
The distance from Chinchilla to Roma by car is 188km, making for a driving time of around two hours and seven minutes.
Best places to stay in Chinchilla.
The top Chinchilla accommodation options are:
- First choice for overall quality: Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn.
- For villas at bargain rates: Chinchilla Motor Inn.
- For a good outdoor pool and affordable prices: Palms Motor Inn.
The main road trip attractions on the Chinchilla to Roma drive are Miles and the Yuleba State Forest.
Miles, QLD, is one of those small towns that’s surprisingly appealing. Here, the Miles Historical Village and Museum recreates a turn-of-the-century town’s main street.
Chinchilla to Roma drive attractions: Pink lilies at Chinamans Lagoon
Miles is also home to Chinamans Lagoon by the side of the Leichhardt Highway. Ordinarily, this would just be a pleasant place for a picnic or barbecue. But visit in summer or early autumn, and the lake is covered with extraordinarily rare pink water lilies.
On the Miles to Roma stretch of the Chinchilla to Roma drive, you can stop at the Yuleba State Forest. Here, Judd’s Lagoon is a good birdwatching spot.
Once in Roma, top attractions include the Big Rig oil and gas museum and tours of the Roma Saleyards.
Where to stay in Roma, Queensland
- Accommodation in Roma, Queensland, costs from $80 a night.
- The Best Western Bungil Creek is the best bet for business travellers. The Mandalay Motel has the best central location.
- For best overall quality, the winner is arguably the Roma Explorers Inn. And the Roma Motel hits the sweet spot of convenient location, good value for money and a pool.
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