How far is Alton, IL from Chicago, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Alton and Chicago is 244.12 miles (392.87 km).

Flight distance from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL is 244.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Alton to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 284.33 miles (457.59 km) by car.

Driving from Alton to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 41 minutes.

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#1 Alton

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Population 26049
GPS Coordinates 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W
Latitude 38.8906000
Longitude -90.1842800
Altitude 150
Country United States
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#2 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.

Population 2677643
GPS Coordinates 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W
Latitude 41.850033
Longitude -87.6500523
Altitude 179
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Chicago

The distance between Alton and Chicago is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Alton and Chicago. The current time is 01:17:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 41 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.98 liters (10.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Chicago is $36.19 (diesel $43.14).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $36.19 $41.26 $45.66 $43.14

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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