Madison, Wisconsin to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

290.2 miles 467 km · straight line
362.8 miles estimated 583.8 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Upper Alton?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Upper Alton is 290.2 miles (467 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located S of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 362.8 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients