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Yowrie Road

VICTertiary road13.4 km38 segments
4.3Sports
13.4 kmTotal length
38Segments
41Grey spot segments

Yowrie Road is a 13 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores
4.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 38 segments
Fair (4-6)54%Poor (<4)46%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed58%Unsealed42%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 38 segments
41
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/yowrie-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Yowrie%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Yowrie Road?+

Yowrie Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Yowrie Road sealed?+

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

Is Yowrie Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Yowrie Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Yowrie Road in a caravan?+

With care. Yowrie Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Yowrie Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Yowrie Road scores 7.7/10 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 Yowrie Road?+

Contour has identified 41 grey spots on Yowrie 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.