Dubbo to Nyngan road trip: Distance, drive time and best stops

The Dubbo to Nyngan drive covers a distance of 166km, with a driving time of 1h47m. Road trip attractions include the Narromine Aviation Museum and the Wungunja Cultural Centre in Trangie.

The drive from Dubbo to Nyngan in New South Wales heads north-west, signs of country giving way to the outback.

Any visitors driving along this route are likely on a road trip further west – perhaps from Dubbo to Broken Hill.

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Dubbo to Nyngan distance and driving time

The Dubbo to Nyngan drive is 166km in distance, with a driving time of one hour and 47 minutes. The drive is mainly along the Mitchell Highway, and tracks south of the Macquarie River towards Narromine.

Narromine is easily the best road trip stop on the Dubbo to Nyngan drive. The top Narromine attraction is the Narromine Aviation Museum, which has several vintage aircraft on display. These include the first flyable replica of the Wright Flyer Model A.

Dubbo to Nyngan road trip stops: Glenn McGrath statue in Narromine

Cricket fans will want to head to Tom Perry Park, where they’ll find a statue of legendary fast bowler Glenn McGrath. The Aussie paceman was born in Narromine.

Narromine also has a good collection of historic country pubs. Most atmospheric is arguably the Royal Hotel, which dates back to 1990 was a former Cobb and Co coach stop.

Click through to the next section: Trangie and Nyngan attractions.