Toowoomba to Chinchilla, QLD: Distance, driving time & road trip stops
The Toowoomba to Chinchilla drive in southern Queensland covers a distance of 164km. Going along the Warrego Highway, this makes for a driving time of around 1h56m, with a few decent road trip stops along the way.
The drive from Toowoomba to Chinchilla crosses the Darling Downs region of Queensland.
It’s almost entirely along the Warrego Highway, and there are a few stops worth investigating along the way.
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Toowoomba to Chinchilla distance and driving time
The distance from Toowoomba to Chinchilla by car is 164km. Go straight along the Warrego Highway without stopping and that makes for a Toowoomba to Chinchilla driving time of around one hour and 56 minutes.
Top Toowoomba accommodation recommendations
The best Toowoomba accommodation options are:
- For central location and undercover parking at a 4.5 star with a pool: Oaks Toowoomba.
- For well-equipped apartments: Athena Motel Apartments.
- For a holiday park with plenty for the kids: Big4 Toowoomba Garden City.
- For a surprisingly good motel at cheapish rates: Applegum Inn.
The first leg of this journey is from Toowoomba to Dalby. There are a couple of largely underwhelming attractions a short detour off the Warrego Highway, with the Australian Army Flying Museum in Kelvinhaugh arguably being the best bet.
Toowoomba to Chinchilla drive: Road trip attractions in Dalby
Dalby is easily the best stop on the Toowoomba to Chinchilla drive. Things to do in Dalby include walking the heritage trail around the town’s historic buildings. Jimbour House is the single most impressive spot, however.
You can also visit the Pioneer Park Museum, where the usual local history fuddy-duddiness is complimented by a working blacksmith’s shop.
Second leg of the Toowoomba to Chinchilla drive
There’s not much to see on the leg from Dalby to Chinchilla, so you may as well blast straight on through.
The best things to do in Chinchilla include admiring the fauna in the Chinchilla Botanic Parkland or cycling in the Barakula State Forest. You can also get another dose of regional heritage in the Chinchilla Historical Museum.
Best places to stay in Chinchilla.
The top Chinchilla accommodation options are:
- First choice for overall quality: Chinchilla Downtown Motor Inn.
- For villas at bargain rates: Chinchilla Motor Inn.
- For a good outdoor pool and affordable prices: Palms Motor Inn.
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