Alton, Illinois to Huntsville, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.6 miles 562.6 km · straight line
419.5 miles estimated 675.1 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Huntsville, Alabama?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Huntsville, Alabama is 349.6 miles (562.6 km) as the crow flies. Huntsville, Alabama is located SE of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.5 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Huntsville, Alabama. 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 Huntsville, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Huntsville, Alabama

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients