Alton, Illinois to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345 miles 555.3 km · straight line
440.2 miles actual route 708.5 km · driving distance
8h 17min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Omaha?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Omaha is 345 miles (555.3 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located WNW of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.2 miles, taking about 8h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Omaha in Nebraska.

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. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 17min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 56min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 52min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Omaha

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM