Australia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Townsville → Cairns
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Townsville to Cairns? 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 16 | AUD 81 | AUD 163 | AUD 358 |
Car / SUV Regular | AUD 54 | AUD 271 | AUD 542 | AUD 1,193 |
Van / MPV Diesel | AUD 76 | AUD 378 | AUD 757 | AUD 1,665 |
Lorry Diesel | AUD 136 | AUD 681 | AUD 1,362 | AUD 2,997 |
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 16.26 | AUD 17.28 | — | AUD 16.26 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | AUD 54.21 | AUD 57.60 | — | AUD 54.21 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | AUD 72.28 | — | AUD 75.67 | AUD 75.67 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | AUD 136.21 | AUD 136.21 |
"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: Townsville to Cairns
How far is Townsville to Cairns?
The highway distance from Townsville to Cairns is approximately 339 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 31m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Townsville to Cairns?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 28.3 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (AUD 1.92/L), that costs AUD 54.21.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Townsville to Cairns?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 67.8 litres of diesel for this route. At AUD 2.01/L, the fuel cost is AUD 136.21 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Townsville to Cairns?
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 Townsville to Cairns?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 8.5 litres. At today's Regular price, that's AUD 16.26, 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 37.7 litres, costing AUD 75.67 in fuel. Add the AUD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately AUD 75.67.
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