Alton, Illinois to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.3 miles 499.3 km · straight line
362.1 miles actual route 582.7 km · driving distance
6h 59min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
22° NNE bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Milwaukee?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Milwaukee is 310.3 miles (499.3 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NNE of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.1 miles, taking about 6h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 59min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 23min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 38min $43–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM