Arckaringa Road

SAUnclassified road44.2 km89 segments

2.4Sports

6.1Safety

44.2 kmTotal length

89Segments

89Grey spot segments

Arckaringa Road is a 44 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 89 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

3.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 89 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure57%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk60%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 89 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104573811Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104573812Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104573813Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104573814Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104573815Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573816Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573817Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0 #104573818Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104573819Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0 #104573820Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104573821Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104573822Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104573823Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104573824Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104573825Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #104573826Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573827Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104573828Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104573829Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573830Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104573831Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573832Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104573833Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573834Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104573835Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #104573836Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0 #104573837Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573838Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573839Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #104573840Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104573841Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104573842Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0 #104573843Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0 #104573844Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104573845Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0 #104573846Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573847Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573848Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104573849Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573850Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573851Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573852Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573853Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104573854Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104573855Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573856Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #104573857Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #104573858Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573859Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573860Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #104573861Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #104573862Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573863Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573864Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104573865Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0 #104573866Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573867Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0 #104573868Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573869Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573870Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #104573871Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #104573872Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104573873Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104573874Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104573875Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #104573876Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #104573877Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #104573878Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104573879Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104573880Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #104573881Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573882Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573883Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0 #104573884Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104573885Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573886Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0 #104573887Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #104573888Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0 #104573889Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573890Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573891Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #104573892Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573893Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573894Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #104573895Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0 #104573896Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573897Unpaved0.40 km2.44.44.0 #104573898Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104573899Unpaved0.34 km2.44.94.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/arckaringa-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Arckaringa Road?+

Arckaringa Road is approximately 44 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Arckaringa Road sealed?+

No. Arckaringa Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Arckaringa Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Arckaringa Road scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Arckaringa Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Arckaringa Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Arckaringa Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Arckaringa Road scores 5.8/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Arckaringa Road?+

Contour has identified 89 grey spots on Arckaringa Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 24 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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