Dukes Highway

VICTrunk road6.4 km18 segmentsA8

5.8Sports

6.4 kmTotal length

18Segments

19Grey spot segments

Dukes Highway is a 6 km sealed trunk route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Good (6-8)37%Fair (4-6)63%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 6.2

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

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTrunk road

3.0

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

Traffic

8.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 segments

Grey spots

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

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

2,700vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 95% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Dukes Highway?+

Dukes Highway is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dukes Highway sealed?+

Yes. Dukes Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Dukes Highway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Dukes Highway scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Dukes Highway in a caravan?+

Yes. Dukes Highway scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Dukes Highway good for an EV?+

Yes. Dukes Highway scores 6.0/10 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 Dukes Highway?+

Contour has identified 19 grey spots on Dukes Highway - 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: 23 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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