Western Road

SAUnclassified road0.3 km2 segments

7.7Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Grey spot segments

Western Road is a 0 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)50%

Sports score IQR: 7.2 - 8.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed24%Unsealed76%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.0

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

9.3

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments

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.

Segments

Top 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104395306Asphalt0.18 km8.58.58.5 #104395357Asphalt0.14 km6.86.67.1 #104569345Unpaved0.50 km2.93.02.9 #104569347Unpaved0.01 km2.82.82.8 #104569346Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/western-road-sa-2Road 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 Western Road?+

Western Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Western Road sealed?+

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

Is Western Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Western Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Western Road in a caravan?+

With care. Western Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Western Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Western Road scores 7.8/10 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 Western Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Western 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: 24 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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