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Cowan Road

WAUnclassified road12.9 km27 segments
2.2Sports
6.9Safety
12.9 kmTotal length
27Segments
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Cowan Road is a 13 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.6/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.2 - 2.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed7%Unsealed93%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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.
Road intel
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.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk41%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk7%
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 38 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141432010Asphalt0.08 km6.26.16.5#141350529Paved0.18 km5.35.05.8#141350531Paved0.05 km4.84.55.4#141350532Paved0.07 km4.84.55.4#141350533Paved0.11 km4.84.55.4#141350536Paved0.06 km4.84.55.4#141350534Paved0.12 km4.54.34.9#141350530Paved0.22 km4.54.34.9#141350535Paved0.10 km4.54.34.9#141573784Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#141573775Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#141666627Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141573789Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#141573793Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#141666628Gravel0.33 km2.43.64.0#141573781Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0#141573777Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0#141573791Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573780Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573779Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573801Unpaved0.18 km2.23.53.8#141573787Unpaved0.44 km2.23.53.8#141573788Unpaved0.40 km2.23.53.8#141573778Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573799Unpaved0.44 km2.23.53.8#141573785Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573790Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573794Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573796Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573792Unpaved0.54 km2.23.53.8#141573782Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573795Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141573786Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141573776Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141573798Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141573783Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141573800Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141573797Unpaved0.43 km2.13.33.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/cowan-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Cowan%20Road&state=WASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 Cowan Road?+

Cowan Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cowan Road sealed?+

Yes. Cowan Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cowan Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Cowan Road scores 3.6/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Cowan Road in a caravan?+

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

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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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