Alton, Illinois to Cheyenne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788.9 miles 1269.6 km · straight line
946.7 miles estimated 1523.5 km · driving distance
19h 3min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Cheyenne?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Cheyenne is 788.9 miles (1269.6 km) as the crow flies. Cheyenne is located WNW of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 946.7 miles, taking about 19h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Cheyenne in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Cheyenne. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alton, Illinois to Cheyenne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 3min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 52min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 46min $114–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Cheyenne

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients