Same road. Now hitch the van.
Seven real routes planned twice, side by side: the car alone, and the car towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan. What the wind costs, what filling everywhere would have cost, and what FuelOracle saved.
Across the Nullarbor
Adelaide, SA to Perth, WA, 2,607 km. 9 fuel stops towing, 5 solo. FuelOracle saves $34.46 against filling up everywhere.
- 10 kmCostco Kilburn63 L at 236.7¢$149.12
- 464 kmMRO Kimba41 L at 249.9¢$102.46
- 928 kmNundroo Hotel Motel42 L at 257.9¢$108.32
- 1,606 kmGolden Outback Caiguna21 L at 302.9¢$63.61
- 1,977 kmBP Norseman57 L at 275.6¢$157.09
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 255.9¢$159.43
- 777 kmFill to full69 L at 261.9¢$181.47
- 1,072 kmFill to full27 L at 324.0¢$86.35
- 1,269 kmFill to full18 L at 298.0¢$52.38
- 1,978 kmFill to full67 L at 276.9¢$184.44
- 10 kmCostco Kilburn64 L at 236.7¢$151.49
- 305 kmCaltex Port Augusta Truckstop57 L at 255.5¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$145.64
- 554 kmPerrys Kyancutta48 L at 254.9¢$122.35
- 928 kmNundroo Hotel Motel72 L at 257.9¢$185.69
- 1,269 kmEucla Motor Hotel64 L at 298.0¢$190.72
- 1,606 kmGolden Outback Caiguna68 L at 302.9¢$205.97
- 1,977 kmAmpol Foodary Norseman72 L at 280.9¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$202.25
- 2,276 kmBP Hyden OPT26 L at 252.9¢$65.75
- 2,384 kmBP Corrigin OPT54 L at 247.9¢$133.87
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 255.9¢$159.43
- 313 kmFill to full60 L at 251.9¢$151.31
- 684 kmFill to full71 L at 272.7¢$194.16
- 777 kmFill to full18 L at 261.9¢$46.52
- 1,072 kmFill to full56 L at 324.0¢$182.40
- 1,269 kmFill to full37 L at 298.0¢$109.80
- 1,606 kmFill to full67 L at 302.9¢$204.03
- 1,978 kmFill to full74 L at 276.9¢$205.78
- 2,276 kmFill to full72 L at 260.0¢$186.22
- 2,590 kmFill to full75 L at 257.9¢$194.63
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-10 km | -1% light | -0% | 19.2 | 2 L |
| 2 | 10-305 km | -1% light | -0% | 19.2 | 57 L |
| 3 | 305-554 km | -1% light | -0% | 19.2 | 48 L |
| 4 | 554-928 km | -2% behind | +0% | 19.2 | 72 L |
| 5 | 928-1,269 km | -4% behind | +1% | 18.9 | 64 L |
| 6 | 1,269-1,606 km | -3% behind | +5% | 20.0 | 68 L |
| 7 | 1,606-1,977 km | -3% behind | +5% | 20.0 | 74 L |
| 8 | 1,977-2,276 km | +27% against | -4% | 24.1 | 72 L |
| 9 | 2,276-2,384 km | +27% against | -4% | 24.1 | 26 L |
| 10 | 2,384-2,607 km | +27% against | -4% | 24.1 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Adelaide to Perth towing a caravan?
About $1,403.72 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 525 L over 2,607 km at roughly 20.2 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Adelaide to Perth?
9 towing and 5 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 374 km.
Does the wind matter on Nullarbor?
On 10 September it cost the caravan run $32.65 (+12.2 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$1,634.27 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $34.46 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Oodnadatta Track to Uluru 4WD route
Port Augusta, SA to Yulara (Uluru), NT, 1,518 km. 6 fuel stops towing, 3 solo. FuelOracle saves $34.15 against filling up everywhere.
- 4 kmCaltex Port Augusta Truckstop63 L at 255.5¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$160.97
- 299 kmPerrys Lyndhurst29 L at 279.9¢$81.17
- 1,018 kmMarla Travellers Rest37 L at 299.0¢$110.63
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 379 kmFill to full37 L at 340.0¢$126.02
- 583 kmFill to full18 L at 350.0¢$61.71
- 809 kmFill to full20 L at 349.9¢$70.86
- 1,018 kmFill to full20 L at 299.0¢$59.77
- 4 kmCaltex Port Augusta Truckstop63 L at 255.5¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$160.97
- 299 kmPerrys Lyndhurst66 L at 279.9¢$184.73
- 584 kmWilliam Creek Hotel20 L at 350.0¢$70.00
- 808 kmPink Roadhouse43 L at 349.9¢$150.46
- 1,018 kmMarla Travellers Rest75 L at 299.0¢$224.25
- 1,197 kmKulgera Roadhouse Hotel36 L at 328.0¢$118.08
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 299 kmFill to full66 L at 279.9¢$185.93
- 379 kmFill to full18 L at 340.0¢$60.66
- 583 kmFill to full37 L at 350.0¢$129.74
- 809 kmFill to full43 L at 349.9¢$149.55
- 1,018 kmFill to full42 L at 299.0¢$125.08
- 1,339 kmFill to full71 L at 342.0¢$243.04
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-4 km | +7% against | +8% | 22.3 | 1 L |
| 2 | 4-299 km | +7% against | +8% | 22.3 | 66 L |
| 3 | 299-584 km | -1% light | +0% | 19.4 | 55 L |
| 4 | 584-808 km | -4% behind | +1% | 19.0 | 42 L |
| 5 | 808-1,018 km | -6% behind | +8% | 20.1 | 42 L |
| 6 | 1,018-1,198 km | +11% against | +3% | 22.2 | 40 L |
| 7 | 1,198-1,518 km | +11% against | +3% | 22.2 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Port Augusta to Yulara (Uluru) towing a caravan?
About $908.49 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 303 L over 1,518 km at roughly 20.6 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Port Augusta to Yulara (Uluru)?
6 towing and 3 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 321 km.
Does the wind matter on Oodnadatta Track-Uluru?
On 10 September it cost the caravan run $8.88 (+3.0 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$1,052.81 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $34.15 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Perth to Broome
Perth, WA to Broome, WA, 2,373 km. 8 fuel stops towing, 5 solo. FuelOracle saves $66.80 against filling up everywhere.
- 10 kmVibe Bayswater63 L at 228.7¢$144.08
- 423 kmPetro Fuels Bluff Point38 L at 238.5¢$90.63
- 900 kmRefuel Carnarvon Truck Stop43 L at 256.8¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$110.42
- 1,562 kmBP Roebourne3 L at 285.9¢$8.58
- 1,773 kmRefuel Australia - Port Hedland54 L at 252.8¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$136.51
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 255.9¢$159.43
- 419 kmFill to full38 L at 256.9¢$97.58
- 895 kmFill to full43 L at 256.9¢$109.30
- 1,749 kmFill to full76 L at 260.9¢$197.29
- 1,763 kmFill to full1 L at 268.9¢$3.39
- 14 kmVibe Beechboro65 L at 229.2¢$148.98
- 352 kmLiberty Dongara70 L at 242.5¢$169.75
- 650 kmBillabong Roadhouse31 L at 254.9¢$79.02
- 900 kmRefuel Carnarvon Truck Stop75 L at 256.8¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$192.60
- 1,262 kmNanutarra Roadhouse42 L at 309.9¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$130.16
- 1,521 kmShell Reddy Express Karratha Travel & Truck47 L at 259.9¢$122.15
- 1,773 kmRefuel Australia - Port Hedland75 L at 252.8¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$189.60
- 2,051 kmSandfire Roadhouse41 L at 296.3¢$121.48
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 255.9¢$159.43
- 354 kmFill to full73 L at 254.8¢$185.90
- 419 kmFill to full13 L at 256.9¢$34.24
- 774 kmFill to full68 L at 269.0¢$182.57
- 895 kmFill to full23 L at 256.9¢$59.39
- 1,263 kmFill to full69 L at 305.9¢$209.67
- 1,562 kmFill to full56 L at 285.9¢$159.22
- 1,763 kmFill to full37 L at 268.9¢$100.79
- 2,051 kmFill to full55 L at 296.3¢$164.35
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-14 km | +6% against | -0% | 20.7 | 3 L |
| 2 | 14-352 km | +6% against | -0% | 20.7 | 70 L |
| 3 | 352-650 km | +0% light | -0% | 19.5 | 58 L |
| 4 | 650-900 km | -2% light | +0% | 19.2 | 48 L |
| 5 | 900-1,262 km | -4% behind | +0% | 18.7 | 68 L |
| 6 | 1,262-1,521 km | -4% behind | +0% | 18.7 | 48 L |
| 7 | 1,521-1,773 km | -4% behind | +0% | 18.7 | 47 L |
| 8 | 1,773-2,051 km | -1% light | +0% | 19.3 | 54 L |
| 9 | 2,051-2,373 km | -1% light | +0% | 19.3 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Perth to Broome towing a caravan?
About $1,153.74 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 446 L over 2,373 km at roughly 19.3 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Perth to Broome?
8 towing and 5 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 362 km.
Does the wind matter on Perth-Broome?
On 10 September it saved the caravan run $12.84 (-5.0 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$1,255.54 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $66.80 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Great Ocean Road to Mount Gambier
Melbourne, VIC to Mount Gambier, SA, 537 km. 2 fuel stops towing, 1 solo. FuelOracle saves $29.16 against filling up everywhere.
- 28 kmAPCO Hoppers Crossing37 L at 240.9¢$89.13
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 259.9¢$161.92
- 198 kmFill to full18 L at 258.9¢$46.11
- 294 kmFill to full9 L at 259.9¢$23.01
- 10 kmBurk Kingsville64 L at 239.3¢$153.15
- 383 kmMATTHEWS PORT FAIRY34 L at 249.9¢$84.97
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 259.9¢$161.92
- 198 kmFill to full39 L at 258.9¢$100.73
- 294 kmFill to full21 L at 259.9¢$55.26
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-10 km | +1% light | -0% | 19.7 | 2 L |
| 2 | 10-383 km | +8% against | +0% | 21.1 | 79 L |
| 3 | 383-537 km | +8% against | +0% | 21.1 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Melbourne to Mount Gambier towing a caravan?
About $238.12 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 98 L over 537 km at roughly 21.1 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Melbourne to Mount Gambier?
2 towing and 1 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 373 km.
Does the wind matter on Great Ocean Road-Mount Gambier?
On 10 September it cost the caravan run $13.87 (+5.7 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$317.92 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $29.16 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Sydney to Melbourne
Sydney, NSW to Melbourne, VIC, 881 km. 3 fuel stops towing, 1 solo. FuelOracle saves $55.34 against filling up everywhere.
- 52 kmMetro St Andrews63 L at 225.9¢$142.32
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 196 kmFill to full21 L at 245.9¢$52.49
- 554 kmFill to full30 L at 255.9¢$77.21
- 30 kmMetro Milperra71 L at 235.9¢$167.49
- 379 kmIOR Gundagai (Self-Serve)25 L at 256.5¢$64.12
- 551 kmPearl Energy Albury63 L at 238.5¢$150.25
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 196 kmFill to full55 L at 245.9¢$136.44
- 554 kmFill to full68 L at 255.9¢$174.79
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-30 km | +29% against | +17% | 28.4 | 8 L |
| 2 | 30-379 km | +16% against | +4% | 23.6 | 82 L |
| 3 | 379-551 km | +5% against | -7% | 19.1 | 33 L |
| 4 | 551-881 km | +5% against | -7% | 19.1 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Sydney to Melbourne towing a caravan?
About $381.87 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 159 L over 881 km at roughly 22.4 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Sydney to Melbourne?
3 towing and 1 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 349 km.
Does the wind matter on Sydney-Melbourne?
On 10 September it cost the caravan run $35.08 (+14.6 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$470.03 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $55.34 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Brisbane to Sydney
Brisbane, QLD to Sydney, NSW, 929 km. 3 fuel stops towing, 2 solo. FuelOracle saves $31.66 against filling up everywhere.
- 45 kmMetro Petroleum Ormeau Hills67 L at 236.9¢$158.72
- 535 kmMOBIL HASTINGS RIVER6 L at 257.5¢$15.45
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 265.9¢$165.66
- 384 kmFill to full34 L at 261.9¢$90.20
- 537 kmFill to full14 L at 243.1¢$33.85
- 45 kmMetro Petroleum Ormeau Hills71 L at 236.9¢$168.20
- 383 kmMOBIL COFFS HARBOUR47 L at 256.5¢$120.55
- 654 kmMobil Coolongolook61 L at 239.5¢$146.09
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 265.9¢$165.66
- 384 kmFill to full74 L at 261.9¢$194.67
- 537 kmFill to full32 L at 243.1¢$76.70
- 855 kmFill to full70 L at 256.9¢$180.87
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-45 km | -0% light | -0% | 19.4 | 9 L |
| 2 | 45-383 km | -0% light | -0% | 19.4 | 66 L |
| 3 | 383-654 km | +8% against | +1% | 21.3 | 58 L |
| 4 | 654-929 km | +8% against | +1% | 21.3 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Brisbane to Sydney towing a caravan?
About $434.85 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 179 L over 929 km at roughly 20.2 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Brisbane to Sydney?
3 towing and 2 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 338 km.
Does the wind matter on Brisbane-Sydney?
On 10 September it cost the caravan run $9.94 (+4.1 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$617.90 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $31.66 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Sydney to Byron Bay
Sydney, NSW to Byron Bay, NSW, 771 km. 3 fuel stops towing, 1 solo. FuelOracle saves $1.24 against filling up everywhere.
- 110 kmPEARL ENERGY MORISSET57 L at 238.5¢$135.94
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 384 kmFill to full34 L at 243.1¢$82.34
- 16 km7-Eleven Killara37 L at 255.9¢$94.68
- 266 kmMobil Coolongolook75 L at 239.5¢$179.62
- 426 kmAMPOL SOUTH KEMPSEY22 L at 253.5¢ · Everyday Rewards −4¢$55.77
- 0 kmFill to full62 L at 254.9¢$158.80
- 384 kmFill to full72 L at 243.1¢$175.04
| Leg | Span | Wind | Altitude | L/100 km towing | Burn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0-16 km | -3% behind | -1% | 18.8 | 3 L |
| 2 | 16-266 km | -3% behind | -1% | 18.8 | 47 L |
| 3 | 266-426 km | -2% behind | -1% | 18.9 | 30 L |
| 4 | 426-771 km | -2% behind | -1% | 18.9 | to destination |
Questions people ask about this run
How much does fuel cost from Sydney to Byron Bay towing a caravan?
About $330.08 for a Defender 110 towing a 3.2-tonne off-road caravan, planned against the official prices and the wind forecast on 4 September 2026: 134 L over 771 km at roughly 18.9 L/100 km.
How many fuel stops from Sydney to Byron Bay?
3 towing and 1 solo on this plan, with an 89 L tank starting a quarter full. The longest run between stops towing is 345 km.
Does the wind matter on Sydney-Byron Bay?
On 10 September it saved the caravan run $5.22 (-2.1 L). FuelOracle checks the forecast wind on each leg for the day you leave, so the same road can price differently on a different day.
What would filling up at every servo cost on this run?
$333.84 towing. FuelOracle's plan saves $1.24 by choosing where to fill and how much to buy, not by driving further or filling less than it needs.
Fuel burn is modelled for this rig: the van behind it, the speed it holds, the climbs and the wind on every leg. The model is checked against the rig’s real fill-ups and tuned over time. Old-school is the same driver with no planning: fill to full at every stop, and whenever the next servo is out of reach.
Example plans use official state fuel price feeds and Open-Meteo wind forecasts, captured once on 4 September 2026. Coastline from Natural Earth. FuelOracle is an independent app and does not represent a government entity.