Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Toowoomba Ballarat

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

    Distance
    1614
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    21h 31m
    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
    40.4 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 77.43
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 77.43
    Round trip fuelAUD 154.86
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 154.86
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 77.43
    Premium: AUD 82.27
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    134.5 L
    Regular
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 258.11
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 258.11
    Round trip fuelAUD 516.21
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 516.21
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 258.11
    Premium: AUD 274.25
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    179.3 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 360.28
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 360.28
    Round trip fuelAUD 720.56
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 720.56
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Regular: AUD 344.14
    Diesel: AUD 360.28
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    322.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    AUD 648.51
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollAUD 648.51
    Round trip fuelAUD 1297.01
    Round trip fuel + tollAUD 1297.01
    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 77AUD 387AUD 774AUD 1,703
    Car / SUV
    Regular
    AUD 258AUD 1,291AUD 2,581AUD 5,678
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    AUD 360AUD 1,801AUD 3,603AUD 7,926
    Lorry
    Diesel
    AUD 649AUD 3,243AUD 6,485AUD 14,267

    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 77.43AUD 82.27AUD 77.43
    Car / SUV12AUD 258.11AUD 274.25AUD 258.11
    Van / MPV9AUD 344.14AUD 360.28AUD 360.28
    Lorry5AUD 648.51AUD 648.51

    "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 258.11
    22 trips/month
    AUD 5,678
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Toowoomba to Ballarat

    How far is Toowoomba to Ballarat?

    The highway distance from Toowoomba to Ballarat is approximately 1614 km. The estimated driving time is 21h 31m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 134.5 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 258.11.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 322.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 648.51 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Toowoomba to Ballarat?

    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 Toowoomba to Ballarat?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 40.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 77.43, 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 179.3 litres, costing AUD 360.28 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 360.28.

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