Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Toowoomba → Melbourne
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Toowoomba to Melbourne? 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 76 | AUD 378 | AUD 756 | AUD 1,663 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 252 | AUD 1,260 | AUD 2,520 | AUD 5,545 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 352 | AUD 1,759 | AUD 3,518 | AUD 7,740 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 633 | AUD 3,166 | AUD 6,332 | AUD 13,931 |
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 75.61 | AUD 80.34 | — | AUD 75.61 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 252.03 | AUD 267.79 | — | AUD 252.03 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 336.04 | — | AUD 351.80 | AUD 351.80 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 633.24 | AUD 633.24 |
"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: Toowoomba to Melbourne
How far is Toowoomba to Melbourne?
The highway distance from Toowoomba to Melbourne is approximately 1576 km. The estimated driving time is 21h 1m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Toowoomba to Melbourne?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 131.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 252.03.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Toowoomba to Melbourne?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 315.2 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 633.24 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Toowoomba to Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 39.4 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 75.61, 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 175.1 litres, costing AUD 351.80 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 351.80.
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