North Platte to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.7 miles 936.1 km · straight line
698 miles estimated 1123.3 km · driving distance
14h 2min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is North Platte from Upper Alton?

The distance from North Platte to Upper Alton is 581.7 miles (936.1 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located ESE of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698 miles, taking about 14h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska and Upper Alton in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 North Platte 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 North Platte to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 2min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 50min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 15min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Platte & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

North Platte
41.12°N, 100.77°W
America/Chicago
854m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients