Dayton to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.7 miles 521 km · straight line
388.5 miles estimated 625.2 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Upper Alton?

The distance from Dayton to Upper Alton is 323.7 miles (521 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located W of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388.5 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Dayton in Ohio and Upper Alton in Illinois.

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 Dayton and Upper Alton. 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 Dayton to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients