Richmond, Indiana to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288 miles 463.5 km · straight line
360 miles estimated 579.4 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Indiana from Upper Alton?

The distance from Richmond, Indiana to Upper Alton is 288 miles (463.5 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located W of Richmond, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Indiana in Indiana and Upper Alton in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Richmond, Indiana 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 Richmond, Indiana to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Indiana & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Richmond, Indiana
39.83°N, 84.89°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
299m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients