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Willowie Road

SAPrimary road48.9 km123 segmentsB56
6.3Sports
48.9 kmTotal length
123Segments
127Grey spot segments
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Willowie Road is a 49 km sealed primary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 123 segments
Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)90%Fair (4-6)1%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 6.7

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
0.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 123 segments· 10 years of data
127
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
220vehicles 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
7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure39%
Night driving risk33%
Wind exposure43%
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 127 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#103995846Asphalt0.52 km8.88.88.8#104499482Asphalt0.50 km8.78.78.6#104499457Asphalt0.50 km8.78.78.8#104499458Asphalt0.50 km8.68.68.5#104499459Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.5#104499465Asphalt0.32 km8.58.58.5#104499479Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.2#104499460Asphalt0.42 km8.48.38.4#104499469Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3#104499464Asphalt0.50 km8.28.28.3#104499467Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1#104499471Asphalt0.50 km8.08.08.1#104499461Asphalt0.50 km7.97.87.8#104499468Asphalt0.50 km7.97.88.0#104827072Asphalt0.50 km7.87.77.7#104499466Asphalt0.50 km7.77.57.6#104499474Asphalt0.50 km7.57.47.7#103995847Asphalt0.13 km7.47.37.8#103995848Asphalt0.13 km7.47.37.8#104659680Asphalt0.50 km7.27.07.1#104659726Asphalt0.50 km7.17.07.2#104499473Asphalt0.48 km7.06.87.3#104659681Asphalt0.43 km6.96.77.0#104827070Asphalt0.50 km6.96.77.0#104659724Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.8#104826817Asphalt0.50 km6.86.67.0#104499481Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.9#104827071Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.9#104659708Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.9#104826796Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.9#104659704Asphalt0.50 km6.76.56.7#104499472Asphalt0.08 km6.76.57.0#104499483Asphalt0.11 km6.76.46.8#104659709Asphalt0.50 km6.76.46.7#104827076Asphalt0.04 km6.76.57.2#104499488Asphalt0.01 km6.76.47.2#104826818Asphalt0.16 km6.56.36.7#104659729Asphalt0.48 km6.56.36.6#104659705Asphalt0.20 km6.56.36.7#103995844Asphalt0.02 km6.56.37.0#104499462Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.9#104659728Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.5#104826814Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.9#104659691Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.9#104499476Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.9#104499489Asphalt0.04 km6.56.36.9#104826813Asphalt0.07 km6.56.36.9#104827075Asphalt0.06 km6.56.36.9#104499475Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.9#104499470Asphalt0.16 km6.56.36.9#104826816Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.7#104659725Asphalt0.00 km6.56.36.9#104499490Asphalt0.21 km6.56.26.6#104499491Asphalt0.36 km6.46.26.6#104499478Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#104826819Asphalt0.39 km6.36.16.5#104659719Asphalt0.36 km6.36.16.5#104826812Asphalt0.50 km6.36.16.5#104827074Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659696Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104827073Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104826811Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659687Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659686Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659683Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659684Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104499486Asphalt0.15 km6.36.06.5#104826815Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#104659713Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.5#104659717Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.5#104659697Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.5#104659715Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104826803Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.5#104659692Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.5#104659693Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659716Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104499484Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.4#104659722Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104499463Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659718Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659703Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659701Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104499477Asphalt0.17 km6.26.06.4#104659700Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104499480Asphalt0.27 km6.26.06.4#104659698Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104499485Asphalt0.08 km6.26.06.4#104826809Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104826810Asphalt0.11 km6.26.06.4#104659695Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104826805Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659694Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659685Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104826799Asphalt0.05 km6.26.06.4#104826820Asphalt0.06 km6.26.06.4#104659706Asphalt0.38 km6.26.06.4#104659699Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#104659707Asphalt0.06 km6.26.06.4#104659688Asphalt0.06 km6.26.06.4#104659690Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.4#103995845Asphalt0.07 km6.26.06.4#104826798Asphalt0.31 km6.25.96.3#104659710Asphalt0.50 km6.25.96.3#104721700Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.4#104659721Asphalt0.28 km6.15.96.2#104659712Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826801Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104659702Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104659689Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104499487Asphalt0.14 km6.15.86.2#104659682Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826807Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826802Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826806Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826808Asphalt0.42 km6.15.86.2#104826797Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826804Asphalt0.50 km6.15.86.2#104826794Asphalt0.12 km6.05.86.2#104659723Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104826800Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.2#104659711Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104826795Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104659720Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104659727Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104659714Asphalt0.50 km6.05.86.2#104659730Asphalt0.04 km6.05.86.2#103995843Asphalt0.02 km5.95.66.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/willowie-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Willowie%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

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 Willowie Road?+

Willowie Road is approximately 49 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Willowie Road sealed?+

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

Is Willowie Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Willowie Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Willowie Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Willowie Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Willowie Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Willowie Road scores 6.5/10 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 Willowie Road?+

Contour has identified 127 grey spots on Willowie 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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