Emporia to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.2 miles 526.6 km · straight line
392.6 miles estimated 631.9 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Emporia from Upper Alton?

The distance from Emporia to Upper Alton is 327.2 miles (526.6 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located E of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.6 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas 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. 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 Emporia 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 Emporia to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Emporia & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients