Dubbo to Bourke road trip: Drive distance, hours & best stops

The Dubbo to Bourke drive covers a 370km distance. Travel by car, and you can expect a driving timer of around 3h57m. Stops to add to a Dubbo to Bourke road trip itinerary include the Narromine Aviation Museum and the Big Bogan in Nyngan.

The drive from Dubbo to Bourke connects two of the major hubs of inland New South Wales. Both Dubbo and Bourke feel on the cusp of the outback without quite being consumed by it. Bourke is significantly further north-west of Dubbo, home of the Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Book your zoo tickets before leaving, hey?

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Dubbo to Bourke distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Dubbo to Bourke is 370km, almost entirely along the Mitchell Highway. This makes for a driving time of around three hours and 57 minutes. This can be tackled in one stint, perhaps with a quick toilet or fuel stop thrown into the itinerary. But there are a few road trip stops that are arguably worth making along the way.

Dubbo to Bourke road trip stops: Narromine

The first leg of the Dubbo to Bourke drive is from Dubbo to Nyngan. The first town you’ll pass through is Narromine, home to the Narromine Aviation Museum. Of the several vintage aircraft on display here, the highlight is the first flyable replica of the Wright Flyer Model A.

You’ll also find a statue of Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath in Tom Perry Park.

The two main Narromine accommodation options are the Peppercorn Motor Inn and Stockman Motor Inn.

Click through to next section: Trangie and Nyngan.