Omaha to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.9 miles 556.7 km · straight line
441.9 miles actual route 711.1 km · driving distance
8h 20min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Upper Alton?

The distance from Omaha to Upper Alton is 345.9 miles (556.7 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located ESE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.9 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Omaha 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 Omaha and Upper Alton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Omaha to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 20min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 0min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 55min $53–$155* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM