How far is Alton, IL from Springfield, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alton and Springfield is 69.26 miles (111.47 km).
Flight distance from Alton, IL to Springfield, IL is 69.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Alton to Springfield with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alton, Illinois to Springfield, Illinois is: 91.44 miles (147.16 km) by car.
Driving from Alton to Springfield will take approximately 01 hours 38 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 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Springfield: East Washington Street (-89.643712,39.801639)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alton and Springfield
The distance between Alton and Springfield is 147 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 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 Springfield. The current time is 12:01:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.21 liters (3.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alton and Springfield.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alton to Springfield is $11.64 (diesel $13.87).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $11.64 | $13.27 | $14.68 | $13.87 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alton and Springfield (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
