Norfolk, Nebraska to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.3 miles 705.3 km · straight line
525.9 miles estimated 846.4 km · driving distance
10h 35min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Nebraska from Upper Alton?

The distance from Norfolk, Nebraska to Upper Alton is 438.3 miles (705.3 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located ESE of Norfolk, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 525.9 miles, taking about 10h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Norfolk, Nebraska 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 Norfolk, Nebraska to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 35min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 42min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 3min $63–$184* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Nebraska & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients