Nullarbor Fuel Stops and Distances

Fuel is the one thing you really have to plan on the Nullarbor. Between Norseman in Western Australia and Ceduna in South Australia the Eyre Highway runs about 1,206 kilometres, and there are no towns in between — just thirteen fuel stops, most of them roadhouses. Some are only a few minutes apart; others are close to 200 kilometres apart. Here they all are, west to east.

Fuel stops from Norseman to Ceduna

“Leg” is the distance from the stop before. Distances are approximate road kilometres, and the longest legs are highlighted. Tap a stop for its town page. “24h fuel” shows where fuel was on sale around the clock when we checked in September 2026 — several of these are self-serve card terminals. Hours change, so phone ahead if you're relying on one.

The longest gaps without fuel

Three legs are well over 150 kilometres, and these are the ones to plan your tank around:

• Norseman to Balladonia — 191 km. The first (or last) leg of the crossing, with nothing in between.
• Border Village to Nullarbor Roadhouse — 186 km. The stretch along the top of the Bunda Cliffs, with the Great Australian Bight lookouts on the way.
• Balladonia to Caiguna — 182 km. This leg includes the famous “90 Mile Straight”, the longest straight stretch of road in Australia.

If your vehicle can't comfortably do 250 kilometres on a tank, with a margin to spare, carry a jerry can. Towing a caravan, carrying a roof load or driving into a strong headwind can use a lot more fuel than you're used to, so work out your range with the load you're actually carrying.

Tips for fuelling up on the Nullarbor

• Fill up whenever you pass fuel. Don't run the tank low just because the next roadhouse is “only” 60 kilometres away — a roadhouse can be closed, out of a fuel type, or have its pumps down.
• Expect to pay more. Fuel on the Nullarbor costs noticeably more than in the cities, and prices vary from one roadhouse to the next. In Western Australia, the government's FuelWatch site lists current prices.
• Check opening hours before driving late. Not every roadhouse is open around the clock, and hours change. If you're relying on a stop in the evening or early morning, phone ahead — contact numbers are on each town page. Better still, avoid driving at night: kangaroos, wombats and stock are most active from dusk to dawn.
• LPG and premium unleaded aren't sold everywhere. If your vehicle needs a particular fuel, confirm the next stops stock it before you set off.
• Remember the quarantine checkpoints. Heading west you'll be inspected near Border Village; heading east, at Ceduna. Fresh fruit, vegetables and honey will be taken, so time your shopping. See the full quarantine rules.

Planning the rest of your trip

For distances from Perth, Adelaide and the towns either side of the Nullarbor, use the Western Australia and Eastern Australia trip planners. The driving essentials on the home page cover water, phone coverage, time zones and wildlife, and how many days to allow covers overnight stops.

Roadhouses change hands and hours change often out here. If you spot something out of date, please let us know.