Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Cairns → Brisbane
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Cairns to Brisbane? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Australia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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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.
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).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | AUD 80 | AUD 400 | AUD 800 | AUD 1,759 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 267 | AUD 1,333 | AUD 2,666 | AUD 5,865 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 372 | AUD 1,861 | AUD 3,721 | AUD 8,186 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 670 | AUD 3,349 | AUD 6,698 | AUD 14,736 |
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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | AUD 79.97 | AUD 84.98 | — | AUD 79.97 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 266.58 | AUD 283.25 | — | AUD 266.58 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 355.44 | — | AUD 372.11 | AUD 372.11 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 669.80 | AUD 669.80 |
"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
Last updated: 21 May 2026. Prices are sourced from ACCC weekly fuel price monitoring.
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Common Questions: Cairns to Brisbane
How far is Cairns to Brisbane?
The highway distance from Cairns to Brisbane is approximately 1667 km. The estimated driving time is 22h 14m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Cairns to Brisbane?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 138.9 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 266.58.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cairns to Brisbane?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 333.4 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 669.80 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Cairns to Brisbane?
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 Cairns to Brisbane?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 41.7 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 79.97, 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 185.2 litres, costing AUD 372.11 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 372.11.
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