Bowelling-Duranillin Road

WASecondary road36.3 km77 segments

7.7Sports

36.3 kmTotal length

77Segments

79Grey spot segments

Bowelling-Duranillin Road is a 36 km sealed secondary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 77 segments

Excellent (8+)43%Good (6-8)47%Fair (4-6)10%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 8.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 77 segments· 5 years of data

Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 5 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk85%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 79 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#99861041Asphalt0.50 km8.98.88.9 #99861092Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #99861098Asphalt0.40 km8.88.78.7 #99861077Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #99861094Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #99861095Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.7 #99861096Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #99861043Asphalt0.59 km8.68.58.6 #99861052Asphalt0.39 km8.68.58.6 #99861089Asphalt0.64 km8.68.58.6 #99861097Asphalt0.38 km8.68.58.5 #99861100Asphalt0.35 km8.68.48.5 #99861044Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5 #99861081Asphalt0.38 km8.58.48.5 #99861072Asphalt0.39 km8.58.48.5 #99861065Asphalt0.51 km8.58.48.5 #99861099Asphalt0.42 km8.58.48.4 #99861066Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.3 #99861067Asphalt0.36 km8.48.38.4 #99861088Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.3 #99861055Asphalt0.42 km8.48.38.4 #99861091Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.4 #99624882Asphalt0.30 km8.38.28.2 #99861113Asphalt0.65 km8.38.28.2 #99861075Asphalt0.39 km8.38.18.3 #99861042Asphalt0.43 km8.28.18.1 #99861086Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.1 #99861112Asphalt0.40 km8.28.18.1 #99861070Asphalt0.37 km8.28.08.1 #99861074Asphalt0.50 km8.28.08.2 #99861110Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.0 #99861101Asphalt0.49 km8.07.87.9 #99861059Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9 #99861093Asphalt0.61 km8.08.08.1 #99861048Asphalt0.65 km8.07.87.9 #99861082Asphalt0.52 km8.07.77.8 #99861049Asphalt0.65 km8.07.77.8 #99861111Asphalt0.65 km7.87.67.7 #99861040Asphalt0.57 km7.87.57.9 #99861050Asphalt0.40 km7.77.57.7 #99861079Asphalt0.50 km7.77.47.5 #99861087Asphalt0.65 km7.77.47.6 #99861102Asphalt0.49 km7.67.47.6 #99861058Asphalt0.40 km7.67.47.6 #99861084Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.4 #99861056Asphalt0.35 km7.37.07.3 #99861114Asphalt0.12 km7.37.07.5 #99861051Asphalt0.38 km7.37.07.3 #99861063Asphalt0.19 km7.37.07.3 #99861103Asphalt0.30 km7.06.87.2 #99861071Asphalt0.47 km6.96.86.9 #99861068Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.9 #99861053Asphalt0.50 km6.86.46.9 #98566444Asphalt0.07 km6.56.27.1 #99861104Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.8 #99861078Asphalt0.43 km6.46.06.8 #99861054Asphalt0.56 km6.46.06.8 #99624881Asphalt0.06 km6.46.06.8 #99861045Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.3 #99861073Asphalt0.38 km6.25.86.4 #99861069Asphalt0.51 km6.25.86.4 #99861083Asphalt0.42 km6.25.86.4 #99861062Asphalt0.37 km6.25.86.4 #99861064Asphalt0.59 km6.15.76.3 #99861076Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #99861107Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #99861108Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #99861080Asphalt0.36 km6.15.76.3 #99861046Asphalt0.38 km6.15.76.3 #99861105Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #99861057Asphalt0.63 km6.15.76.3 #99861109Asphalt0.46 km6.05.56.1 #99861090Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #99861061Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #99861106Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #99861060Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #99861115Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #99861047Asphalt0.04 km5.04.75.4 #99861085Asphalt0.39 km5.04.75.4

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 Bowelling-Duranillin Road?+

Bowelling-Duranillin Road is approximately 36 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bowelling-Duranillin Road sealed?+

Yes. Bowelling-Duranillin Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bowelling-Duranillin Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bowelling-Duranillin Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bowelling-Duranillin Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bowelling-Duranillin Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bowelling-Duranillin Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bowelling-Duranillin Road scores 7.7/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bowelling-Duranillin Road?+

Contour has identified 79 grey spots on Bowelling-Duranillin 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: 22 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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