Skip to main content

Canal Creek Road

QLDTertiary road25.5 km55 segments
2.4Sports
25.5 kmTotal length
55Segments
56Grey spot segments
View on Discover MapGoogle Maps ↗

Canal Creek Road is a 26 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

7-day forecast

Write a story··Report an issue
Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 55 segments
Fair (4-6)20%Poor (<4)80%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed24%Unsealed76%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
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 55 segments
56
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. 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
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk63%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk55%
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 56 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96641327Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96641323Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96641325Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96641317Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96641321Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96641320Asphalt0.40 km4.97.68.2#96641322Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.1#96641319Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.8#96641315Asphalt0.10 km4.67.08.1#96641316Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.4#96641324Asphalt0.50 km4.26.46.8#96641326Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.4#96641328Asphalt0.14 km3.85.56.4#96641318Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.3#97105165Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97105170Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180440Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#97180442Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#97390120Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#97105169Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97368194Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180446Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#96840793Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97105167Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97368193Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#97105171Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#97105161Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180443Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96840797Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96840798Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96840799Unpaved0.33 km2.46.04.0#97105172Unpaved0.17 km2.44.54.0#97448203Unpaved0.01 km2.43.94.0#97368195Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#97105168Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180441Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180448Unpaved0.37 km2.44.34.0#96840790Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96840792Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#97105166Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180439Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#96840795Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97180447Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#97180438Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#97105162Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97390118Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97390119Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97448202Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#96840791Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97390121Unpaved0.30 km2.44.64.0#97180445Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#97180444Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#96840796Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96840794Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97105163Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97105164Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/canal-creek-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Canal%20Creek%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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.

Enquire about council data access →
Frequently asked questions
How long is Canal Creek Road?+

Canal Creek Road is approximately 26 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Canal Creek Road sealed?+

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

Is Canal Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Canal Creek Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Canal Creek Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Canal Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 56 grey spots on Canal Creek Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

Similar roads
Glen Eden Drive
Same state, 138 km away
3.9
RQS
Meissners Road
Same state, 171 km away
3.9
RQS
Duaringa Baralaba Road
Same state, 135 km away
3.9
RQS
Argoon Road
Same state, 149 km away
3.9
RQS
Schilling Lane
Same state, 139 km away
3.9
RQS

Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

See how the world's best roads compare