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McKenzie Road

SAResidential road32.3 km108 segments
4.0Sports
6.3Safety
32.3 kmTotal length
108Segments
17Recorded crashes
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McKenzie Road is a 32 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 108 segments
Excellent (8+)1%Good (6-8)8%Fair (4-6)42%Poor (<4)49%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 4.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed23%Unsealed78%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.3
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.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 108 segments· 11 years of data
17
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk57%
Wind exposure52%
Sun glare risk92%
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 119 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#147575461Paved0.50 km8.58.48.4#147575456Paved0.37 km7.87.67.6#147575458Paved0.50 km7.67.47.5#147523367Asphalt0.50 km7.57.47.3#147575460Paved0.50 km7.37.17.3#147575459Paved0.50 km6.96.66.9#147380935Asphalt0.13 km6.76.66.9#147378974Asphalt0.24 km6.76.66.9#147523371Asphalt0.01 km6.56.47.1#147575457Paved0.33 km6.25.96.3#147523368Asphalt0.50 km6.15.96.3#147523369Asphalt0.14 km6.05.86.3#147380937Asphalt0.33 km5.95.86.1#147523370Asphalt0.50 km5.95.66.0#147523366Asphalt0.23 km5.95.66.0#147523365Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.0#147378987Asphalt0.08 km5.85.66.2#147575462Paved0.03 km5.55.15.6#147380944Asphalt0.15 km5.45.25.8#147378986Asphalt0.08 km5.35.25.6#147378989Asphalt0.06 km5.35.05.5#147378985Asphalt0.06 km5.35.05.5#147378981Asphalt0.04 km5.25.05.7#147380945Asphalt0.10 km5.25.05.7#147380942Asphalt0.06 km5.25.05.8#147380943Asphalt0.06 km5.14.85.6#147378980Asphalt0.04 km5.04.75.3#147378968Asphalt0.02 km4.94.75.6#147378976Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.5#147374948Asphalt0.15 km4.94.85.3#147374949Asphalt0.07 km4.94.85.3#147374950Asphalt0.02 km4.94.85.3#147374947Asphalt0.10 km4.94.85.3#147378975Asphalt0.05 km4.94.65.4#147378977Asphalt0.03 km4.84.65.4#147378982Asphalt0.04 km4.84.65.2#147378973Asphalt0.10 km4.84.55.4#147380939Asphalt0.03 km4.84.65.4#147003770Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4#147378969Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.4#147380948Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.1#147378978Asphalt0.03 km4.64.35.0#147378972Asphalt0.05 km4.64.35.0#147003767Asphalt0.07 km4.54.35.0#147380938Asphalt0.10 km4.54.35.0#147003768Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9#147275335Asphalt0.02 km4.54.34.9#147003769Asphalt0.17 km4.54.34.9#147043862Unpaved0.20 km4.06.14.0#147279967Unpaved0.50 km4.04.84.0#147575501Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0#147279965Unpaved0.50 km4.05.34.0#147589267Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0#147279964Unpaved0.50 km4.05.14.0#147589272Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0#147411800Unpaved0.04 km4.04.13.9#147279962Unpaved0.50 km3.63.93.7#147279968Unpaved0.50 km3.53.73.4#147279963Unpaved0.50 km3.33.53.5#147133790Unpaved0.11 km3.23.33.5#147279969Unpaved0.06 km3.23.43.2#147279966Unpaved0.50 km3.23.43.2#147589275Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#147589274Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#147589266Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#147133789Unpaved0.05 km3.03.03.1#147589270Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#147589273Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#147589269Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#147589276Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#147589277Unpaved0.46 km2.82.82.8#147589271Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#147589268Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8#147575502Unpaved0.17 km2.82.82.8#147600290Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#147600291Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#147600292Unpaved0.16 km2.44.24.0#147010386Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#147010387Unpaved0.36 km2.44.04.0#147010388Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#147010389Unpaved0.54 km2.43.84.0#147103985Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#147104014Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#147104017Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#147104018Unpaved0.33 km2.43.84.0#147169332Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#147169333Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#147169334Unpaved0.24 km2.45.84.0#147169335Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#147169336Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#147104012Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#147169337Unpaved0.14 km2.45.54.0#147279961Unpaved0.00 km2.44.74.0#147279960Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#147279959Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#147050605Unpaved0.15 km2.44.04.0#147050604Unpaved0.60 km2.44.64.0#147050603Unpaved0.41 km2.44.94.0#147050602Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#147050601Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#147050600Unpaved0.47 km2.44.24.0#147050599Unpaved0.61 km2.44.04.0#147050598Unpaved0.61 km2.45.74.0#147050597Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#147600265Gravel0.09 km2.45.14.0#147600266Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600267Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600268Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#147600269Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600270Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0#147600271Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600272Gravel0.50 km2.45.54.0#147600273Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600274Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#147600275Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#147600276Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#147600277Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0#147600278Gravel0.43 km2.44.84.0#147600289Unpaved0.05 km2.44.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mckenzie-road-sa-residentialRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=McKenzie%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 McKenzie Road?+

McKenzie Road is approximately 32 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 30 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McKenzie Road sealed?+

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

Is McKenzie Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. McKenzie Road scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive McKenzie Road in a caravan?+

With care. McKenzie Road 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: 11 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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