Distance from Longreach to Brisbane

Longreach, Queensland to Brisbane:

• By road: ~1,350 km (839 miles) via Capricorn Highway (A4) → Warrego Highway (A2). Driving time: 16–18 hours (2 days recommended).
• By air: QantasLink flies Brisbane (BNE) ↔ Longreach (LRE) ~2h 30m, 4–5x weekly. Rex Airlines also operates.
• By rail: Spirit of the Outback (Queensland Rail) Brisbane → Longreach: 24h 45m, 2x weekly.

Road Trip Highlights (If Driving)

1. Rockhampton (6.5h): Beef capital, Capricorn Caves.
2. Emerald (9.5h): Gemfields, Lake Maraboon.
3. Alpha (13h): Outback gateway, petrified wood.
4. Longreach: Qantas Founders Museum, Stockman's Hall of Fame, sunset cruise on Thomson River.

Tips

• Fuel up in major towns—distances between stations up to 200 km.
• Carry water, snacks, spare tire, comms (sat phone/Starlink).
• Watch for wildlife (kangaroos, emus) at dawn/dusk.
• Check QldTraffic for road conditions/flooding.

Flying saves 14+ hours; driving gives you the Outback experience.