Tennant Creek to Darwin road trip: Stops, distance & drive time
The Tennant Creek to Darwin drive covers a 989km distance in around 10h20m. Top road trip stops to add to the itinerary include the Daly Waters Pub, Mataranka Thermal Pool and Katherine Gorge.
The Tennant Creek to Darwin drive is a key stretch on the journey up the middle of Australia along the Stuart Highway. If you’re coming from Adelaide to Darwin, or Alice Springs to Darwin, this is the final chunk of the journey. The same applies if coming to the Northern Territory from Queensland – Tennant Creek is just to the south of the junction with the Barkly Highway.
Darwin, meanwhile, brings schooner cruises, airboat tours and cage-swimming with massive crocodiles. To search for the best Darwin accommodation deals, head here. To check out the full range of tours and experiences available, go here.
Tennant Creek to Darwin distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Tennant Creek to Darwin is 989km. That makes for a driving time of around 10 hours and 20 minutes. Obviously, this is best not done in one stint. Thankfully, there are a fair few road trip attractions along the way and a couple of good choices for overnight stays.
7 great Darwin experiences to book before arriving
- Swim face to face with an enormous crocodile in the Cage of Death.
- Enjoy the romance of Darwin Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise aboard a traditional fishing ketch.
- Explore Darwin’s food and art scenes on a 3.5 hour walking tour – with lunch or dinner included.
- Flit between Darwin’s top attractions with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
- Combine a wildlife tour with the famous jumping crocodiles cruise.
- Get a history fix on a Bombing of Darwin WWII tour and harbour cruise.
- Get the adrenalin pumping on a high speed airboat or jetski tour.
Next up: Renner Springs and Daly Waters.