Strachans Road

VICUnclassified road6.7 km17 segments

3.6Sports

7.7Safety

6.7 kmTotal length

17Segments

Strachans Road is a 6.7 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 17 segments

Fair (4-6)32%Poor (<4)68%

Sports score IQR: 2.6 - 4.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed65%Unsealed35%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

8.3

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

Curviness

2.6

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

4.1

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 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

Wet road exposure40%

Night driving risk51%

Wind exposure50%

Sun glare risk97%

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 37 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144152973Asphalt0.04 km6.46.16.8 #144152976Asphalt0.09 km6.25.96.6 #144739360Asphalt0.02 km5.85.76.6 #144739361Asphalt0.04 km5.85.66.4 #144152975Asphalt0.07 km5.75.36.0 #144739363Asphalt0.05 km5.65.46.1 #144739362Asphalt0.04 km5.65.46.1 #144739358Asphalt0.06 km5.65.46.1 #144739364Asphalt0.07 km5.65.46.1 #144739355Asphalt0.10 km5.65.46.1 #144739353Asphalt0.02 km5.65.36.3 #144739352Asphalt0.03 km5.55.26.3 #144152974Asphalt0.01 km5.55.15.7 #144739365Asphalt0.02 km5.35.15.7 #144739357Asphalt0.19 km5.35.15.7 #144739359Asphalt0.10 km5.35.15.7 #144739354Asphalt0.16 km5.35.05.8 #144739366Asphalt0.05 km5.24.95.4 #144739356Asphalt0.02 km5.24.95.4 #144550679Asphalt0.36 km4.97.58.1 #144500362Asphalt0.16 km4.87.37.9 #144500361Asphalt0.65 km4.67.07.7 #144500357Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.4 #144550675Asphalt0.51 km4.46.67.5 #144550676Asphalt0.37 km4.05.97.0 #144550677Asphalt0.01 km3.85.67.0 #144500356Asphalt0.49 km3.75.56.3 #144550674Asphalt0.55 km3.65.36.3 #144500358Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #144500360Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #144500359Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #144550678Paved0.02 km3.44.95.8 #144943766Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #144867931Unpaved0.13 km2.46.04.0 #144943767Unpaved0.18 km2.43.84.0 #144867929Unpaved0.36 km2.44.04.0 #144867930Unpaved0.45 km2.44.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Strachans Road?+

Strachans Road is approximately 6.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Strachans Road sealed?+

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

Is Strachans Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Strachans Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Strachans Road in a caravan?+

With care. Strachans Road scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Strachans Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Strachans Road scores 6.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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