Portland, Oregon to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1713 miles 2756.8 km · straight line
2055 miles actual route 3307.2 km · driving distance
35h 47min estimated drive time
$198 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Portland, Oregon from Upper Alton?

The distance from Portland, Oregon to Upper Alton is 1713 miles (2756.8 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located E of Portland, Oregon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2055 miles, taking about 35h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Portland, Oregon in Oregon 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Portland, Oregon 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 Portland, Oregon to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 47min $198 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 56min $164–$308* Budget
Train ~46h 31min $247–$719* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Portland, Oregon & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m 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 571 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM