McKinnon Drive

QLDTertiary road14.0 km43 segments

7.4Sports

7.0Safety

14.0 kmTotal length

43Segments

48Grey spot segments

McKinnon Drive is a 14 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 43 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)63%Fair (4-6)2%Poor (<4)2%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 8.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed97%Unsealed3%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

3.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 43 segments· 24 years of data

Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

19%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

29%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk53%

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

2.21IRI m/km

Coverage: 90% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 61 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97400964Asphalt0.21 km9.49.49.5 #97226714Asphalt0.47 km9.49.49.4 #97226733Asphalt0.50 km9.39.39.3 #97226732Asphalt0.50 km9.19.09.1 #97226730Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9 #97226729Asphalt0.50 km8.98.89.0 #97226713Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.6 #97400955Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.6 #97226717Asphalt0.36 km8.78.68.6 #97226712Asphalt0.49 km8.68.58.5 #97226724Asphalt0.50 km8.58.58.5 #97400961Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5 #97400958Asphalt0.39 km8.58.48.5 #97226719Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.3 #97226726Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #97400960Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.1 #97226727Asphalt0.20 km7.97.78.1 #97226722Asphalt0.50 km7.97.77.9 #96173954Asphalt0.20 km7.87.78.1 #96173952Asphalt0.33 km7.77.67.9 #97400956Asphalt0.21 km7.77.57.7 #96960650Asphalt0.29 km7.67.67.6 #97400954Asphalt0.43 km7.57.37.8 #97226735Asphalt0.18 km7.57.37.7 #97400963Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.5 #97226720Asphalt0.27 km7.47.27.5 #96907871Asphalt0.18 km7.47.47.5 #97226734Asphalt0.18 km7.47.27.4 #97226731Asphalt0.08 km7.47.27.8 #97226710Asphalt0.50 km7.37.07.4 #97226728Asphalt0.35 km7.27.07.5 #97400957Asphalt0.42 km7.06.87.1 #97400965Asphalt0.01 km7.06.77.5 #97226721Asphalt0.03 km6.96.67.4 #97226718Asphalt0.04 km6.76.47.1 #97226711Asphalt0.50 km6.76.47.1 #97226725Asphalt0.15 km6.76.47.1 #96173953Asphalt0.11 km6.66.47.1 #97400966Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7 #97226715Asphalt0.49 km6.56.16.7 #97400967Asphalt0.08 km6.56.16.7 #97400962Asphalt0.01 km6.36.06.4 #97400968Asphalt0.01 km6.36.06.4 #97226716Asphalt0.08 km6.36.06.4 #97226723Asphalt0.00 km6.36.06.4 #97400959Asphalt0.22 km6.36.06.4 #96173955Asphalt0.04 km6.25.96.6 #97357067Asphalt0.12 km6.25.86.7 #96960649Asphalt0.08 km6.05.96.4 #96960648Asphalt0.12 km5.85.66.0 #96242232Asphalt0.09 km5.85.66.4 #97357068Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #97111921Paved0.14 km5.65.55.8 #96242233Asphalt0.07 km5.65.56.2 #96960647Asphalt0.07 km5.25.05.5 #96907865Asphalt0.13 km5.04.85.2 #96907877Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.2 #96907875Asphalt0.07 km4.54.34.9 #96907874Asphalt0.04 km4.34.14.7 #96907872Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #96307316Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 McKinnon Drive?+

McKinnon Drive is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McKinnon Drive sealed?+

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

Is McKinnon Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. McKinnon Drive scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive McKinnon Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. McKinnon Drive scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is McKinnon Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. McKinnon Drive scores 7.6/10 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 McKinnon Drive?+

Contour has identified 48 grey spots on McKinnon Drive - 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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