Alton, Illinois to Farmington, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

77.7 miles 125.1 km · straight line
97.2 miles estimated 156.4 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
190° S bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Farmington, Missouri?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Farmington, Missouri is 77.7 miles (125.1 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, Missouri is located S of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.2 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Farmington, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Farmington, Missouri. 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 Farmington, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Farmington, Missouri

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Farmington, Missouri
37.78°N, 90.42°W
America/Chicago
278m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 320.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients