Cost to Drive from Perth to Kalgoorlie
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 price
Fuel: Perth U91 avg, week ending 30 August 2026 · distance computed once from open routingThe 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.
Perth → Kalgoorlie fuel cost
Default price: Perth average U91, week ending 30 August 2026. Fuel only — tolls, wear and rest stops not included.
The breakdown at typical consumption
| Car | L/100 km | Fuel used | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economical small car / hybrid | 6.0 | 35.6 L | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| Typical car | 8.0 | 47.4 L | $96.49 | $192.99 |
| Large SUV / ute | 11.0 | 65.2 L | $132.68 | $265.36 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to drive from Perth to Kalgoorlie?
- Between $72 and $133 in fuel one way at this week's Perth average price (203.4 c/L), depending on your car's consumption (6–11 L/100 km). A typical 8 L/100 km car uses about $96.49.
- How far is Perth to Kalgoorlie 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 30 August 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. Updated each week from AIP's Monday report; this is the week ending 30 August 2026.