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Best driving roads near Shepparton, VIC

Shepparton sits in the Goulburn Valley with access north to the Murray and south into the Strathbogie Ranges.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
7.6/10
Total kilometres
13 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Yea Road

    NSWSecondary1 km137.4 km away2 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  2. 02

    Doctors Creek Road

    NSWUnclassified1 km113 km away2 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  3. 03

    Bendigo - Murchison Road

    NSWSecondary1 km39.9 km away3 grey spots
    8.2
    RQS
  4. 04

    Katamatite-Nathalia Road

    VICSecondary0 km43.7 km away3 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS
  5. 05

    Pimpala Crescent

    NSWResidential1 km77.9 km away3 grey spots
    8.1
    RQS
  6. 06

    Cohuna-Leitchville Road

    NSWSecondary1 km98.6 km away2 grey spots
    8.0
    RQS
  7. 07

    Ghost Gum Court

    NSWResidential0 km78.5 km away2 grey spots
    7.9
    RQS
  8. 08

    Hutsons Road

    NSWResidential1 km61.6 km away2 grey spots
    7.8
    RQS
  9. 09

    Mansfield - Whitfield Road

    VICSecondary0 km116.1 km away2 grey spots
    7.7
    RQS
  10. 10

    Taggerty - Thornton Road

    NSWSecondary1 km126 km away2 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  11. 11

    Midland Highway

    NSWPrimary1 km100 km away5 grey spots
    7.6
    RQS
  12. 12

    Goulburn Valley Highway

    VICPrimary1 km95.5 km away4 grey spots
    7.5
    RQS
  13. 13

    Murray Valley Highway

    VICPrimary1 km123.7 km away3 grey spots
    7.5
    RQS
  14. 14

    Lockwood Road

    NSWSecondary0 km105.8 km away2 grey spots
    7.5
    RQS
  15. 15

    Northern Highway

    VICPrimary0 km72.1 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  16. 16

    Rutherglen - Springhurst Road

    NSWSecondary0 km117.8 km away2 grey spots
    7.4
    RQS
  17. 17

    Teddys Lane

    NSWResidential1 km117.3 km away3 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  18. 18

    Nugget Fuller Drive

    NSWResidential1 km61.5 km away3 grey spots
    7.3
    RQS
  19. 19

    Honniball Drive

    NSWResidential1 km62.4 km away3 grey spots
    7.2
    RQS
  20. 20

    Maroondah Highway

    NSWPrimary0 km115 km away2 grey spots
    7.2
    RQS

The Strathbogie Ranges south offer quiet technical driving on forest-lined roads. The Goulburn Valley Highway and Midland Highway run high-speed country routes. North, the road to Cobram and along the Murray opens up river country and Echuca.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Shepparton?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Shepparton are Yea Road (NSW, RQS 8.9/10, 137.4 km away); Doctors Creek Road (NSW, RQS 8.7/10, 113 km away); Bendigo - Murchison Road (NSW, RQS 8.2/10, 39.9 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

How far should I drive from Shepparton to find a great road?+

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Yea Road, about 137.4 km from Shepparton. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Shepparton?+

Yes. Yea Road scores 8.8/10 for motorcycles and sits 137.4 km from Shepparton. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Shepparton?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Shepparton - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Yea Road has 2. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Shepparton?+

Year-round open; summer harvest traffic can slow the smaller farm-country roads.

Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.