How far is Alton, IL from Webb City, MO?
The driving distance from Alton, IL to Webb City, MO is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (422 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alton and Webb City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton and Webb City.
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Start on Alby Street
58 m · 10 sec · Alby Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway
649 ft · 26 sec · East Broadway
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Turn left onto Landmarks Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Landmarks Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West: Kansas City
1959 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1331 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North
1015 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
3027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1 km · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1434 ft · 27 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1920 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alton and Webb City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 04h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alton to Webb City?
The road trip is about 306.1 miles (492.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Alton and 153.3 miles from Webb City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.2 miles (422 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.38 one way or $100.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Webb City.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesville.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alton and Webb City. Straight-line distance: 262.19 mi (421.96 km).
#1 Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 26,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.8906000, -90.1842800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Webb City
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,134 |
| Coordinates | 37.1464500, -94.4630000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Webb City (-94.463, 37.14645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $57.15 | $114.31 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $63.04 | $126.08 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $70.97 | $141.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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