Sulphur Springs to Upper Alton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.6 miles 807.3 km · straight line
602 miles estimated 968.8 km · driving distance
12h 7min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Sulphur Springs from Upper Alton?

The distance from Sulphur Springs to Upper Alton is 501.6 miles (807.3 km) as the crow flies. Upper Alton is located NE of Sulphur Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 602 miles, taking about 12h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Sulphur Springs in Texas 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 Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs to Upper Alton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 7min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 32min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 45min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sulphur Springs & Upper Alton

Quick Facts

Sulphur Springs
33.14°N, 95.60°W
America/Chicago
153m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients