Alton, Illinois to Jacksonville, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

58.3 miles 93.8 km · straight line
75.7 miles estimated 121.9 km · driving distance
1h 31min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
358° N bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Jacksonville, Illinois?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Jacksonville, Illinois is 58.3 miles (93.8 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, Illinois is located N of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 75.7 miles, taking about 1h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

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 Jacksonville, Illinois. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 31min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 49min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Jacksonville, Illinois

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 427.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients