Austin, Texas to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

736.4 miles 1185.1 km · straight line
848 miles actual route 1364.8 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Upper Alton?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Upper Alton is 736.4 miles (1185.1 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Upper Alton in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Austin, Texas and Upper Alton. 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 Austin, Texas to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Upper Alton
38.91°N, 90.15°W
America/Chicago
166m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM