Fairfield, Ohio to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.1 miles 484.5 km · straight line
376.3 miles estimated 605.6 km · driving distance
7h 34min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Fairfield, Ohio from Upper Alton?

The distance from Fairfield, Ohio to Upper Alton is 301.1 miles (484.5 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located W of Fairfield, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.3 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Fairfield, Ohio 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 Fairfield, Ohio 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 Fairfield, Ohio to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 34min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 5min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 11min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fairfield, Ohio & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Fairfield, Ohio
39.35°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
180m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients