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

563.8 miles 907.3 km · straight line
653.6 miles actual route 1051.9 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Upper Alton?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Upper Alton is 563.8 miles (907.3 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 653.6 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, 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 Dallas, Texas to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $78–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM