Alton, Illinois to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1526 miles 2455.8 km · straight line
1831.2 miles estimated 2947 km · driving distance
36h 50min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 34min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alton, Illinois from Pendleton?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Pendleton is 1526 miles (2455.8 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located WNW of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1831.2 miles, taking about 36h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Pendleton in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 50min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 12min $146–$275* Budget
Train ~47h 53min $220–$641* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alton, Illinois & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Alton, Illinois
38.89°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
150m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 509 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients