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Burkan Road

QLDResidential road15.5 km32 segments
4.9Sports
15.5 kmTotal length
32Segments
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Burkan Road is a 16 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 32 segments
Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)44%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 5.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
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.
Segments
Top 35 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#151004291-0.50 km6.66.86.2#151004272-0.50 km6.06.35.8#151004278-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004263-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004280-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004267-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004279-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004282-0.50 km5.86.25.5#151004269-0.50 km5.86.05.4#151004274-0.50 km5.65.85.3#151004262-0.50 km5.45.75.2#151004276-0.50 km5.35.65.1#151004268-0.50 km5.35.55.4#151004285-0.50 km5.25.55.0#151004270-0.50 km5.15.34.8#151004273-0.50 km5.05.25.0#151004275-0.50 km4.85.14.7#151004245-0.50 km4.64.84.3#151606815Unpaved0.16 km4.04.34.0#151004266-0.50 km3.94.13.9#151606814Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.5#151004277-0.50 km3.73.83.7#151004287-0.50 km3.33.43.7#151004288-0.50 km3.33.43.7#151004283-0.50 km3.23.23.2#151004281-0.50 km3.13.23.3#151004289-0.50 km3.13.13.2#151004286-0.50 km3.13.13.2#151004284-0.50 km3.13.13.2#151004264-0.50 km3.13.13.2#151004290-0.50 km3.13.13.2#151606813Unpaved0.50 km2.93.02.9#151004271-0.50 km2.92.93.0#151004265-0.50 km2.92.93.0#151004292-0.00 km2.92.93.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/burkan-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Burkan Road?+

Burkan Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Burkan Road sealed?+

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

Is Burkan Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Burkan Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Burkan Road in a caravan?+

With care. Burkan Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Burkan Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Burkan Road scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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Road data last updated: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.