Cost to Drive from Kalgoorlie to Perth
593 km via the Great Eastern Hwy · about 7 h 15 min driving · range spans 6–11 L/100 km at Perth's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Kalgoorlie figure)
Fuel: Perth U91 avg, week ending 18 October 2026 · distance computed once from open routing- At Perth's average the one-way trip in a typical car costs $113.10, $0.24 more than a week earlier ($112.86 at 237.9 c/L in the week ending 11 October 2026).
- That is $33.83 more than in the week ending 12 July 2026, when Perth U91 averaged 167.1 c/L and the same drive cost $79.27.
- At 593 km this is the 9th longest of the 21 corridors RegoWise prices, so at any single price it ranks 9th dearest to drive.
The Great Eastern Highway runs inland from Perth to the goldfields city of Kalgoorlie, crossing long stretches of open country along the way. It's a well-established route with roadhouses spaced along it, but the gaps between towns are longer than on a coastal drive, so keep an eye on the tank and top up when you can. It's a long day's drive, better started early.
Kalgoorlie → Perth fuel cost
Default price: Perth average U91, week ending 18 October 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | Perth average (238.4 c/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One way | Return | |||
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 35.6 L | $84.82 | $169.65 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 47.4 L | $113.10 | $226.19 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 65.2 L | $155.51 | $311.02 |
| One way, 6–11 L/100 km | $85–$156 | |||
| AIP's weekly report covers the 8 capital cities only. Kalgoorlie is costed at Perth's average, the figure for that state's capital, not a local price. | ||||
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Kalgoorlie to Perth?
- Between $85 and $156 in fuel one way at Perth's weekly average U91 (AIP publishes no Kalgoorlie figure) for the week ending 18 October 2026 (238.4 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $113.10.
- How far is Kalgoorlie to Perth by road?
- 593 km via the Great Eastern Hwy, around 7 h 15 min of driving without long stops.
Related trips
- Australian Institute of Petroleum — weekly petrol prices report, week ending 18 October 2026verified
- OSRM open routing (road distance, computed at build)cross-checked
Fuel cost only — tolls, food and accommodation not included. Distance is the practical sealed-road driving route; drive time excludes long breaks. Prices along remote corridors run above city averages. AIP weekly averages for the week ending 18 October 2026.