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Balla-Whelarra Road

WAUnclassified road53.3 km107 segments
3.3Sports
7.9Safety
53.3 kmTotal length
107Segments
1Grey spot segments
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Balla-Whelarra Road is a 53 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule
3.3/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
5.4/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
5.7/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
5.2/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
4.1/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 107 tronçons
Correct (4-6)12%Faible (<4)88%

IQR score Sport : 2.4 - 3.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed65%Unsealed35%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
8.2
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
1.1
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
10.0
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
2.7
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Grey spots1 of 107 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskModerate
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 exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 107 tronçons· 5 ans de données
1
Zones grises

La liaison des registres d'accidents n'est pas encore disponible pour WA. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse - elles sont signalées indépendamment de l'historique d'accidents.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée40%
Risque de conduite de nuit50%
Exposition au vent47%
Risque d'éblouissement25%
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.

Segments
Top 107 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141771131Asphalt0.65 km4.97.48.1#141771153Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0#141771152Asphalt0.65 km4.87.28.0#141771139Asphalt0.50 km4.77.07.8#141771117Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.6#141771127Asphalt0.65 km4.56.87.6#141771119Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.5#141771133Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.5#141771154Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.6#141771130Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.3#141771135Asphalt0.50 km4.36.67.0#141771124Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.3#141771149Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771140Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771171Asphalt0.15 km3.85.66.6#141771164Asphalt0.39 km3.85.66.6#141771142Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771144Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771165Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771103Asphalt0.48 km3.85.66.6#141771115Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771137Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771150Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771169Asphalt0.33 km3.85.66.6#141771122Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771143Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771166Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771104Asphalt0.43 km3.85.66.6#141771145Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141771151Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771106Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771158Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771107Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771120Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771128Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771105Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771148Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771134Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771129Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771110Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771159Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771167Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771168Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771121Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771136Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771141Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771125Asphalt0.54 km3.75.46.3#141771170Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771113Asphalt0.49 km3.75.46.3#141771112Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771132Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771163Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771161Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771155Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771156Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771116Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771146Asphalt0.45 km3.75.46.3#141771162Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771123Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771108Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771118Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771126Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771138Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771147Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771157Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771160Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141771111Asphalt0.52 km3.75.46.3#141771114Asphalt0.61 km3.75.46.3#141771109Asphalt0.49 km3.75.46.3#141932951Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932955Gravel0.60 km2.44.64.0#141932958Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932976Gravel0.40 km2.44.64.0#141932950Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932971Gravel0.52 km2.44.64.0#141932959Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141932947Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932977Gravel0.64 km2.44.84.0#141932960Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932956Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932962Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932969Gravel0.62 km2.44.64.0#141932966Gravel0.53 km2.45.74.0#141932953Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932965Gravel0.55 km2.44.64.0#141932973Gravel0.46 km2.44.84.0#141932968Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932967Gravel0.55 km2.44.84.0#141932981Gravel0.62 km2.46.04.0#141932972Gravel0.42 km2.45.04.0#141932978Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932984Gravel0.08 km2.46.04.0#141932964Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#141932982Gravel0.21 km2.46.04.0#141932970Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932961Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932980Gravel0.64 km2.44.84.0#141932957Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932952Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932974Gravel0.49 km2.44.74.0#141932975Gravel0.38 km2.45.24.0#141932963Gravel0.65 km2.45.54.0#141932979Gravel0.60 km2.44.74.0#141932954Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#141932983Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141932949Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#141932948Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Balla-Whelarra Road?+

Balla-Whelarra Road is approximately 53 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 45 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Balla-Whelarra Road sealed?+

Yes. Balla-Whelarra Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Balla-Whelarra Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Balla-Whelarra Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Balla-Whelarra Road in a caravan?+

With care. Balla-Whelarra Road scores 4.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Balla-Whelarra Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Balla-Whelarra Road - section 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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