Russellville to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300 miles 482.8 km · straight line
375 miles estimated 603.5 km · driving distance
7h 33min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Russellville from Upper Alton?

The distance from Russellville to Upper Alton is 300 miles (482.8 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NNE of Russellville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Russellville in Arkansas 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 Russellville 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 Russellville to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 33min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 4min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 10min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Russellville & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Russellville
35.28°N, 93.13°W
America/Chicago
106m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients