Upper Sturt Road

SASecondary road9.6 km47 segmentsB28

6.9Sports

9.6 kmTotal length

47Segments

53Grey spot segments

Upper Sturt Road is a 10 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

6.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 47 segments

Excellent (8+)34%Good (6-8)26%Fair (4-6)40%

Sports score IQR: 6.0 - 8.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

3.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 47 segments· 10 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

7,000vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk56%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk69%

Wildlife strike risk25%

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

Segments

Top 53 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104587703Asphalt0.44 km8.98.88.9 #103992679Asphalt0.44 km8.98.88.9 #104587691Asphalt0.42 km8.88.88.8 #103992682Asphalt0.32 km8.88.88.8 #104587704Asphalt0.27 km8.88.88.8 #103992678Asphalt0.39 km8.88.88.8 #103992681Asphalt0.37 km8.88.88.8 #104587690Asphalt0.39 km8.88.88.8 #104013201Asphalt0.35 km8.78.78.8 #104587699Asphalt0.34 km8.78.78.8 #104587700Asphalt0.26 km8.68.68.8 #104587693Asphalt0.15 km8.58.48.6 #103992683Asphalt0.28 km8.48.38.4 #103992680Asphalt0.33 km8.48.38.4 #104587694Asphalt0.24 km8.28.18.2 #104587702Asphalt0.30 km8.18.08.1 #103992684Asphalt0.27 km8.18.08.1 #104587692Asphalt0.22 km8.07.98.1 #103992677Asphalt0.28 km7.87.67.9 #104587697Asphalt0.13 km7.77.58.0 #103992687Asphalt0.20 km7.57.47.7 #104587696Asphalt0.19 km7.47.37.6 #103992686Asphalt0.21 km7.47.27.6 #104587687Asphalt0.21 km7.47.27.7 #104013199Asphalt0.05 km7.16.97.6 #104587689Asphalt0.09 km6.96.77.3 #104816292Asphalt0.06 km6.96.77.4 #104332997Asphalt0.35 km6.66.36.7 #104332996Asphalt0.04 km6.25.96.8 #104015202Asphalt0.09 km6.25.96.6 #104846280Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7 #104883407Asphalt0.06 km6.15.86.7 #103992685Asphalt0.17 km6.05.76.4 #104883408Asphalt0.06 km6.05.76.6 #104883392Asphalt0.12 km6.05.76.6 #104015203Asphalt0.14 km6.05.76.6 #104714762Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.6 #104587701Asphalt0.11 km6.05.76.4 #104846284Asphalt0.10 km6.05.76.6 #104587688Asphalt0.07 km6.05.66.4 #104846285Asphalt0.23 km5.95.76.4 #104332995Asphalt0.07 km5.95.76.4 #103992676Asphalt0.11 km5.85.56.3 #104013200Asphalt0.14 km5.85.56.3 #104883406Asphalt0.09 km5.85.56.3 #104816291Asphalt0.02 km5.85.56.3 #104587695Asphalt0.10 km5.85.56.3 #104587698Asphalt0.03 km5.55.25.9 #104846283Asphalt0.13 km5.55.25.9 #104846281Asphalt0.11 km5.55.25.9 #104015204Asphalt0.23 km5.45.05.6 #104846282Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #104846286Asphalt0.03 km5.45.05.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/upper-sturt-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Upper Sturt Road?+

Upper Sturt Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Upper Sturt Road sealed?+

Yes. Upper Sturt Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Upper Sturt Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Upper Sturt Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Upper Sturt Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Upper Sturt Road scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Upper Sturt Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Upper Sturt 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Upper Sturt Road?+

Contour has identified 53 grey spots on Upper Sturt Road - 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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