Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Ballarat Rockhampton

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Ballarat to Rockhampton? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    2040
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    27h 12m
    highway est.
    Toll
    AUD 0.00
    one-way est.
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 21 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    51.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 97.87
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 97.87
    Round trip fuelAUD 195.74
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 195.74
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 97.87
    Premium: AUD 103.99
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    170.0 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 326.23
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 326.23
    Round trip fuelAUD 652.46
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 652.46
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 326.23
    Premium: AUD 346.63
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    226.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 455.37
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 455.37
    Round trip fuelAUD 910.75
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 910.75
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 434.97
    Diesel: AUD 455.37
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    408.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 819.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 819.67
    Round trip fuelAUD 1639.34
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1639.34
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Regular
    AUD 98AUD 489AUD 979AUD 2,153
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 326AUD 1,631AUD 3,262AUD 7,177
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 455AUD 2,277AUD 4,554AUD 10,018
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 820AUD 4,098AUD 8,197AUD 18,033

    Add AUD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LRegularPremiumDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40AUD 97.87AUD 103.99AUD 97.87
    Car / SUV12AUD 326.23AUD 346.63AUD 326.23
    Van / MPV9AUD 434.97AUD 455.37AUD 455.37
    Lorry5AUD 819.67AUD 819.67

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in Australia

    ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring used in all calculations above

    Standard unleaded
    AUD 1.92
    Regular
    Most passenger cars
    Higher octane petrol
    AUD 2.04
    Premium
    Passenger and fleet vehicles
    On-road diesel
    AUD 2.01
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    AUD 326.23
    22 trips/month
    AUD 7,177
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Ballarat to Rockhampton

    How far is Ballarat to Rockhampton?

    The highway distance from Ballarat to Rockhampton is approximately 2040 km. The estimated driving time is 27h 12m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Ballarat to Rockhampton?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 170.0 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 326.23.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Ballarat to Rockhampton?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 408.0 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 819.67 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Ballarat to Rockhampton?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately AUD 0.00. Australia tolls are operator- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages link to Linkt toll pricing references.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Ballarat to Rockhampton?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 51.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 97.87, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 226.7 litres, costing AUD 455.37 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 455.37.

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