How far is Alton, IL from Evanston, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Evanston is 254.09 miles (408.91 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Evanston, IL is 254.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Alton to Evanston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Evanston, Illinois is: 298.19 miles (479.9 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Evanston will take approximately 05 hours 00 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 Evanston
A city in Cook County, Illinois. It is located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois. Evanston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Northwestern University campus and the Evanston Public Library.
| Population | 72683 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'28"N 87°41'24"W |
| Latitude | 42.0411400 |
| Longitude | -87.6900600 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Evanston: (-87.689971,42.041051)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Evanston
The distance between Alton and Evanston is 480 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 19 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 Evanston. The current time is 12:37:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.83 liters (10.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Evanston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Evanston is $37.95 (diesel $45.25).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.95 | $43.27 | $47.89 | $45.25 |
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 Evanston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
