Adelaide to Alice Springs
Adelaide to Alice Springs up the Stuart Highway is 1533 km, usually driven across 2 days with an overnight in Coober Pedy. One of the great Australian road trips and the classic Red Centre approach.
Distance
1533 km
Drive time
16h
Seat from
$98
Cost comparison
Adelaide to Alice Springs, every which way
Carpool
$98 to $132
per seat on RideMates
Flight
$250 to $450 one way
plus bags and transfers
Bus
$250 to $380 on Greyhound (21 hours)
slower, more stops
Drive solo
around $399 in fuel
fuel and wear, before tolls
Why RideMates
Why carpool this route?
Cheaper than Greyhound
Greyhound Adelaide to Alice is $250+ and takes 21 hours. A carpool is $98 to $132 per seat.
Coober Pedy stopover
Most drivers break the trip with a night underground at Coober Pedy. Turn a 16-hour drive into a proper Outback trip.
See the desert, not just fly over it
The Stuart Highway landscape is the point. Dune fields, salt lakes, massive skies.
On the way
Common stops between Adelaide and Alice Springs
Most drivers take a break somewhere along the route. Some will drop passengers off here too.
FAQ
Adelaide to Alice Springs questions
How much is an Adelaide to Alice Springs carpool?
Typical seats are $98 to $132 per seat.
Do drivers stop overnight?
Most do, usually in Coober Pedy. Check the driver's plan and confirm accommodation arrangements before booking.
Is it safe to drive the Stuart Highway?
Yes, but it's remote. Experienced drivers carry water, spare tyres, and plan fuel stops. Check the driver's route and car details.
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