Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Cairns Bundaberg

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

    Distance
    1339
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    17h 51m
    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
    33.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 64.24
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 64.24
    Round trip fuelAUD 128.48
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 128.48
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 64.24
    Premium: AUD 68.26
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    111.6 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 214.13
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 214.13
    Round trip fuelAUD 428.26
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 428.26
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 214.13
    Premium: AUD 227.52
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    148.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 298.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 298.89
    Round trip fuelAUD 597.79
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 597.79
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 285.50
    Diesel: AUD 298.89
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    267.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 538.01
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 538.01
    Round trip fuelAUD 1076.02
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1076.02
    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 64AUD 321AUD 642AUD 1,413
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 214AUD 1,071AUD 2,141AUD 4,711
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 299AUD 1,494AUD 2,989AUD 6,576
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 538AUD 2,690AUD 5,380AUD 11,836

    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 64.24AUD 68.26AUD 64.24
    Car / SUV12AUD 214.13AUD 227.52AUD 214.13
    Van / MPV9AUD 285.50AUD 298.89AUD 298.89
    Lorry5AUD 538.01AUD 538.01

    "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

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    One-way cost (Regular + toll)
    AUD 214.13
    22 trips/month
    AUD 4,711
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Cairns to Bundaberg

    How far is Cairns to Bundaberg?

    The highway distance from Cairns to Bundaberg is approximately 1339 km. The estimated driving time is 17h 51m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Cairns to Bundaberg?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 111.6 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 214.13.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cairns to Bundaberg?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 267.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 538.01 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Cairns to Bundaberg?

    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 Bundaberg?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 33.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 64.24, 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 148.8 litres, costing AUD 298.89 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 298.89.

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