How far is East Alton, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between East Alton and Chicago is 242.64 miles (390.5 km).
Flight distance from East Alton, IL to Chicago, IL is 242.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 33 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from East Alton to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from East Alton, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 280.77 miles (451.86 km) by car.
Driving from East Alton to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 31 minutes.
#1 East Alton
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 5922 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°52'49"N 90°6'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.8803300 |
| Longitude | -90.1112200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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 East Alton and Chicago
The distance between East Alton and Chicago is 452 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 01 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 East Alton and Chicago. The current time is 09:45:35.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.5 liters (9.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Alton and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Alton to Chicago is $35.74 (diesel $42.6).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $35.74 | $40.74 | $45.09 | $42.6 |
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 East 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.
