How far is Alton, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Chicago is 244.12 miles (392.87 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Chicago, IL is 244.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Alton to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 284.33 miles (457.59 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26049 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°53'26"N 90°11'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.8906000 |
| Longitude | -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Chicago
The distance between Alton and Chicago is 458 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alton and Chicago. The current time is 05:10:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.98 liters (10.03 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Chicago is $36.19 (diesel $43.14).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.19 | $41.26 | $45.66 | $43.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
