Distance between Kuranda and Cairns
The distance from Kuranda to Cairns is 29 kilometers by road. Road takes approximately 25 minutes and goes through Smithfield and Aeroglen.
Shortest distance by air | 18 km ✈️ |
Car route length | 29 km 🚗 |
Driving time | 25 min |
Fuel amount | 2.3 L |
Fuel cost | 3.8 AUD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Kuranda | 0 km | 00 min | 0.0 L | |
1 14 km, 12 min
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Smithfield | 14 km | 12 min | 0.9 L | |
1 10 km, 07 min
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Aeroglen | 24 km | 20 min | 1.8 L | |
1 5 km, 04 min
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Cairns | 29 km | 25 min | 2.1 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Kuranda to Cairns?
Fuel cost: 3.8 AUD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 29 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.67 AUD / L)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Kuranda to Cairns?
Driving time: 25 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 3 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 1 min
- 11 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 7 min
- 14 km with a maximum speed 60 km/h = 14 min
- 1 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Kuranda to Cairns by land?
The distance between Kuranda and Cairns is 29 km by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Kuranda and Cairns respectively.
What city is halfway between Kuranda and Cairns?
Where is Kuranda in relation to Cairns?
Kuranda is located 18 km north-west of Cairns.
Kuranda has geographic coordinates: latitude -16.82056, longitude 145.63548.
Cairns has geographic coordinates: latitude -16.9205, longitude 145.77189.
Which highway goes from Kuranda to Cairns?
The route from Kuranda to Cairns follows 1.