Wangaratta to Benalla drive: Distance, time & attractions

The Wangaratta to Benalla drive in Victoria covers a distance of 40km, with a driving time of around 28 minutes. The top road trip attractions to add to the itinerary include the Chick Hill Trail and the Ned Kelly attractions in Glenrowan.

The drive from Wangaratta to Benalla is a short hop along the Hume Freeway in Victoria. Most tourists are likely to drive it as part of a longer road trip – probably from Sydney to Melbourne or Albury to Melbourne.

Wangaratta makes a solid base for special tasting experiences at two of Australia’s top wineries – Brown Brothers and Pizzini Wines.

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Wangaratta to Benalla distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Wangaratta to Benalla is 40km. Most of this is down the Hume Freeway, although it does bypass both towns. You can expect a driving time of around 28 minutes.

The Freeway goes past the Chick Hill section of the Warby-Ovens National Park. The 2km return Chick Hill Trail is a good workout, here, with steep sections.

Wangaratta to Benalla road trip: Ned Kelly in Glenrowan

But the main attraction on the Wangaratta to Benalla road trip is Glenrowan. Ordinarily, this would be a forgettable highway town, but it is deeply entwined in the Ned Kelly legend. As you’ll probably tell from the Big Ned Kelly statue on the main street.

Siege Street is the most interesting place to hang out, however. This is lined with models and interpretive signs that explain the siege and shootout that led to the end of the Kelly Gang and the notorious bushranger’s arrest.

You can also see the Kelly Family Homestead on Greta Road in Glenrowan West.

Wangaratta to Benalla drive: Winton and Benalla

On the way into Benalla, you’ll go through Winton, home of Little Cedar Farmhouse Goat Cheese and the Winton Motor Raceway.

Things to do in Benalla include doing a walking tour of the town’s murals, and getting a further art dose at the Benalla Art Gallery. You can also learn about pilot training during World War II at the Benalla Aviation Museum.