Driving distances to Winton, Queensland
Driving distances to Winton, Queensland, are often vast. But this outback town is well worth a visit on a road trip through Western Queensland.
Winton, Queensland, is one of Australia’s great outback towns. It’s a tent peg on the route from Brisbane to Darwin through Western Queensland. You’ll pass through on the drive from Longreach to Mount Isa.
Why to visit Winton, Queensland
Highlights of Winton include the Waltzing Matilda Centre, which delves into the backstory of Australia’s most famous poem. Banjo Patterson wrote Waltzing Matilda while staying at a nearby cattle station.
Winton can also be used as a base for trips into Bladensburg National Park and the Lark Quarry Conservation Park. The latter is home to dinosaur footprints embedded in the rocks.
4 Winton experiences that will make your visit better
- Day tour to Carisbrooke Station and the ancient dino footprints of the Dinosaur Stampede.
- Sunset tour to the outback rock channels of Rangelands Station.
- 3/4 day tour to the Dinosaur Stampede and Merton Gorge.
- Half day tour to the Age of Dinosaurs Museum – or make your own way and visit the fossil preparation laboratory.
Winton driving time estimates
Australia Travel Questions has put together driving times and distances to Winton using Google Maps. The list below covers most places a visitor in Australia would realistically be coming from. Driving times are estimates, and will according to traffic conditions, of course.
The journeys with links are those with road trip guides, including information about the best attractions on the way.
Winton driving distances and times
Alice Springs to Winton: Distance 1,637km, driving time 17h1m.
Barcaldine to Winton: Distance 287km, driving time 3h2m.
Blackall to Winton: Distance 393km, driving time 4h9m.
Boulia to Winton: Distance 362km, driving time 3h58m.
Brisbane to Winton: Distance 1,357km, driving time 14h46m. (More Brisbane road trips).
Cairns to Winton: Distance 804km, driving time 9h20m.
Cloncurry to Winton: Distance 348km, driving time 3h46m. (More Cloncurry road trips).
Darwin to Winton: Distance 2,068km, driving time 21h43m. (More Darwin road trips).
Emerald to Winton: Distance 595km, driving time 6h14m. (More Emerald road trips).
Hughenden to Winton: Distance 215km, driving time 2h20m. (More Hughenden road trips).
Julia Creek to Winton: Distance 273km, driving time 2h57m.
Katherine to Winton: Distance 1,754km, driving time 18h34m. (More Katherine driving times).
Kynuna to Winton: Distance 165km, driving time 1h44m.
Longreach to Winton: Distance 179km, driving time 1h52m. (More Longreach driving times).
Mount Isa to Winton: Distance 468km, driving time 5h10m.
Rockhampton to Winton: Distance 866km, driving time 9h11m. (More Rockhampton road trips).
Townsville to Winton: Distance 595km, driving time 6h30m.
Winton accommodation recommendations
Australian hotel specialist Wotif offers accommodation in Winton for from $138 a night. Search the options here.
But the best bets are…
- For best quality: Winton Outback Motel.
- For best value (and a pool): Boulder Opal Motor Inn.
- For families: Hamilton Retreat.
- For heritage: North Gregory Hotel.