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Kalanbi Road

SAUnclassified road26.7 km59 segments
3.7Sports
26.7 kmTotal length
59Segments
59Grey spot segments
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Kalanbi Road is a 27 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 59 segments
Fair (4-6)8%Poor (<4)92%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed56%Unsealed44%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 59 segments
59
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
7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure45%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk1%
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 59 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#103985126Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.9#103985124Asphalt0.30 km4.67.07.7#103985147Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.5#103985141Asphalt0.50 km4.36.37.2#103985158Asphalt0.27 km4.26.37.2#103985177Asphalt0.10 km4.05.87.0#103985128Asphalt0.28 km4.05.87.0#103985140Asphalt0.50 km4.05.87.0#103985142Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#103985155Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#103985171Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.7#103985136Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985173Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985122Asphalt0.15 km3.85.66.7#103985174Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985170Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985133Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985167Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985139Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985161Asphalt0.21 km3.85.66.6#103985159Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985175Asphalt0.32 km3.85.66.6#103985172Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985144Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985131Asphalt0.27 km3.85.66.6#103985138Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#103985143Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985163Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985168Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985135Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985129Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985145Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985165Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#103985169Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#104457539Unpaved0.43 km2.44.34.0#104457534Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457515Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457533Unpaved0.24 km2.44.54.0#104457536Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104457532Unpaved0.24 km2.44.54.0#104457531Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457530Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457516Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457529Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104457527Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457526Unpaved0.36 km2.44.54.0#104457525Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104457524Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457523Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457522Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104457521Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457518Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104457520Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457517Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457519Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457538Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104457537Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104457528Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104457535Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/kalanbi-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Kalanbi%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

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 Kalanbi Road?+

Kalanbi Road is approximately 27 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Kalanbi Road sealed?+

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

Is Kalanbi Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Kalanbi Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Kalanbi Road in a caravan?+

With care. Kalanbi Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Kalanbi Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Kalanbi Road scores 6.3/10 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 Kalanbi Road?+

Contour has identified 59 grey spots on Kalanbi 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: 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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