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Old Flinders Highway

QLDUnclassified road20.8 km53 segments
3.5Sports
20.8 kmTotal length
53Segments
7Recorded crashes
49Grey spot segments

Old Flinders Highway is a 21 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 53 segments
Good (6-8)13%Fair (4-6)20%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.7

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed58%Unsealed42%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots49 of 53 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 53 segments· 24 years of data
7
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
6
Serious injuries
49
Grey spots

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

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 Old Flinders Highway?+

Old Flinders Highway is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Flinders Highway sealed?+

Yes. Old Flinders Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Old Flinders Highway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Old Flinders Highway scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Old Flinders Highway in a caravan?+

With care. Old Flinders Highway scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Old Flinders Highway?+

Contour has identified 49 grey spots on Old Flinders Highway - 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.