Emerald to Clermont: Distance, driving time and road trip stops

The Emerald to Clermont drive covers a 109km distance, with a driving time of around 1h11m. The best road trip stop on the way is Dooley’s Tavern in Capella, Queensland.

The drive from Emerald to Clermont connects the two largest towns on the Gregory Highway in inland Queensland. Neither is an essential visit for tourists, but both offer a surprising amount to keep visitors interested.

Things to do in Emerald include seeing the world’s biggest Van Gogh sunflower painting and pushing buttons at the Outback Exploratorium science museum. You can also chill out in the Emerald Botanic Gardens, walk along the Mosaic Pathway or go for a picnic overlooking Fairbairn Dam. For Emerald accommodation, book here.

To stay overnight in Clermont, check out the best accommodation options.

Where to stay in Emerald

The best Emerald accommodations options are:

For central location: Motel 707.
For a more stylish motel: Abode37.
For a good quality motel with cheap rates: A&A Lodge Motel.
For families: Discovery Parks Emerald.

Emerald to Clermont distance and driving time

The Emerald to Clermont drive covers a distance of 109km, with a driving time of approximately one hour and eleven minutes. In all likelihood, this will be a leg on a longer road trip – perhaps from Emerald to Charters Towers or Sydney to Cairns.

Obviously, there’s no real need to stop anywhere on the way on a drive of just over an hour. And this route is hardly brimming with road trip attractions, either.

Emerald to Clermont drive: Road trip stops

The most logical stop on the drive from Emerald to Clermont, if you absolutely insist on making one, is in Capella. This is a very small town that has a golf course, a racecourse and not an awful lot else.

However, if you fancy stopping for a feed and a drink, Dooley’s Tavern in Capella is a decent bet. The menu is largely pub classics such as burgers and schnitzels, but you can also get a decent laksa here.

Things to do in Clermont include seeing the Piano Up A Tree, getting a history crash course at the Clermont Historical Centre and walking around Hoods Lagoon.

Top Clermont accommodation options

The best places to stay in Clermont are:

For a cheap, decent motel for a one night stay: Clermont Hotel Motel.
For a bit of character, plus a pool, restaurant and gardens: Clermont Country Motor Inn.
For overall quality: Smart Stayzzz Inns.