Ironwood Drive

QLDTertiary road1.3 km7 segments

3.4Sports

8.5Safety

1.3 kmTotal length

7Segments

Ironwood Drive is a 1.3 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles with gently winding corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 7 segments

Fair (4-6)32%Poor (<4)68%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 3.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed55%Unsealed46%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.8

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

Curviness

4.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

5.1

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

Road classTertiary road

7.1

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

Traffic

8.4

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

3.2

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure23%

Night driving risk35%

Wind exposure45%

Sun glare risk100%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.61IRI m/km

Coverage: 14% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 7 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142399775Unpaved0.43 km4.06.14.0 #142385365Asphalt0.03 km3.95.76.7 #142385361Asphalt0.07 km3.95.76.7 #142385364Asphalt0.07 km3.95.66.7 #142385363Asphalt0.43 km3.14.55.4 #142385362Asphalt0.13 km3.14.55.4 #142734002Unpaved0.18 km2.45.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/ironwood-drive-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 Ironwood Drive?+

Ironwood Drive is approximately 1.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ironwood Drive sealed?+

Yes. Ironwood Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ironwood Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ironwood Drive scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ironwood Drive in a caravan?+

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

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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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