The Lakes Road

WASecondary road2.4 km9 segments

7.3Sports

8.2Safety

2.4 kmTotal length

9Segments

The Lakes Road is a 2.4 km sealed secondary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Punteggi per veicolo

7.3/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.0/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.3/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

5.8/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.9/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 9 tratti

Buono (6-8)89%Discreto (4-6)11%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.4 - 7.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

4.1

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

3.9

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

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.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata37%

Rischio guida notturna45%

Esposizione al vento44%

Rischio abbagliamento solare99%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 9 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141315052Asphalt0.52 km7.97.77.8 #141315053Asphalt0.42 km7.87.57.7 #141315059Asphalt0.28 km7.67.37.5 #141315057Asphalt0.26 km7.37.07.3 #141315051Asphalt0.37 km7.16.87.1 #141315054Asphalt0.12 km6.46.06.6 #141315058Asphalt0.10 km6.46.06.8 #141315056Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.3 #141315055Asphalt0.25 km6.05.56.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/the-lakes-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 The Lakes Road?+

The Lakes Road is approximately 2.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is The Lakes Road sealed?+

Yes. The Lakes Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Lakes Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. The Lakes Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive The Lakes Road in a caravan?+

Yes. The Lakes Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is The Lakes Road good for an EV?+

Yes. The Lakes Road scores 7.3/10 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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