Frenches Creek Road

QLDUnclassified road3.1 km11 segments

5.0Sports

7.6Safety

3.1 kmTotal length

11Segments

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Frenches Creek Road is a 3.1 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Scores par véhicule

5.0/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.7/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

8.5/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

5.4/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 11 tronçons

Correct (4-6)99%Faible (<4)1%

IQR score Sport : 4.3 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%Unsealed0%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

8.1

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

8.6

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeUnclassified road

8.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

9.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

7.4

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée52%

Risque de conduite de nuit72%

Exposition au vent64%

Risque d'éblouissement74%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.89IRI m/km

Coverage: 8% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142170217Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4 #142170220Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8 #142170192Asphalt0.22 km5.28.08.9 #142170195Asphalt0.16 km5.17.98.5 #142170218Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #142170193Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.3 #142170194Asphalt0.07 km4.56.77.9 #142170222Asphalt0.08 km4.46.67.8 #142170221Asphalt0.40 km4.46.67.6 #142170219Asphalt0.11 km4.16.07.2 #142170216Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4 #142170224-0.01 km2.94.65.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Frenches Creek Road?+

Frenches Creek Road is approximately 3.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Frenches Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Frenches Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Frenches Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Frenches Creek Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Frenches Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Frenches Creek Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Frenches Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Frenches Creek Road scores 8.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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