Ellis Road

SAResidential road1.0 km3 segments

4.7Sports

7.4Safety

1.0 kmTotal length

3Segments

4Grey spot segments

Ellis Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.0/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed6%Unsealed94%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.5

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk47%

Wind exposure49%

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 40 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104563222Asphalt0.04 km5.75.56.2 #104563220Asphalt0.50 km4.84.55.1 #104563219Asphalt0.50 km4.64.35.0 #104563221Asphalt0.00 km4.34.14.7 #104403488-0.41 km4.04.24.2 #104321091Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0 #104403490Unpaved0.50 km4.04.84.0 #104403489Unpaved0.28 km3.94.14.0 #104403491Unpaved0.01 km3.53.64.0 #104321093Unpaved0.32 km3.13.23.2 #104066552-0.50 km3.04.75.1 #104066545-0.50 km2.94.54.7 #104066553-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #104066550-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #104066554-0.47 km2.74.24.6 #104066549-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #104066551-0.50 km2.74.14.4 #104066548-0.50 km2.64.14.4 #104066546-0.50 km2.64.04.3 #104066547-0.50 km2.64.04.3 #104066544-0.50 km2.64.04.3 #104342629Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104342630Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104342633Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104342634Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104342635Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104365730Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104342636Unpaved0.12 km2.44.64.0 #104365732Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104365733Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104342627Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104342626Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104539967Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0 #104539969Unpaved0.14 km2.44.54.0 #104365734Unpaved0.34 km2.44.74.0 #104365731Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #104539968Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104342632Unpaved0.25 km2.44.04.0 #104342631Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104342628Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/ellis-road-sa-6Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Ellis Road?+

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

Is Ellis Road sealed?+

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

Is Ellis Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ellis Road scores 4.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ellis Road in a caravan?+

With care. Ellis Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Ellis Road?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Ellis 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: 24 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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