Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Toowoomba → Townsville
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Toowoomba to Townsville? 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 61 | AUD 305 | AUD 611 | AUD 1,344 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 204 | AUD 1,018 | AUD 2,036 | AUD 4,479 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 284 | AUD 1,421 | AUD 2,842 | AUD 6,252 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 511 | AUD 2,557 | AUD 5,115 | AUD 11,253 |
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 61.07 | AUD 64.89 | — | AUD 61.07 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 203.57 | AUD 216.30 | — | AUD 203.57 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 271.43 | — | AUD 284.16 | AUD 284.16 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 511.49 | AUD 511.49 |
"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 Townsville
How far is Toowoomba to Townsville?
The highway distance from Toowoomba to Townsville is approximately 1273 km. The estimated driving time is 16h 58m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Toowoomba to Townsville?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 106.1 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 203.57.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Toowoomba to Townsville?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 254.6 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 511.49 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Toowoomba to Townsville?
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 Townsville?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 31.8 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 61.07, 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 141.4 litres, costing AUD 284.16 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 284.16.
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