Alton, Illinois to O'Fallon, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

28.3 miles 45.5 km · straight line
36.8 miles estimated 59.2 km · driving distance
44min estimated drive time
$4 - $4 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
259° W bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from O'Fallon, Missouri?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to O'Fallon, Missouri is 28.3 miles (45.5 km) as the crow flies. O'Fallon, Missouri is located W of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 36.8 miles, taking about 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and O'Fallon, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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. 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 O'Fallon, 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 O'Fallon, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44min $4 - $4 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & O'Fallon, Missouri

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
O'Fallon, Missouri
38.81°N, 90.70°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 9 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 880.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients