How far is Webb City, MO from Alton, MO?
The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Alton, MO is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Webb City and Alton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webb City and Alton.
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Start on North Main Street
1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive
1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3117 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
1495 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Cimarron Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · James River Freeway
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Continue straight
81.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
1638 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto McFarland Street
675 ft · 18 sec · McFarland Street
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Continue on Girdley Street
1325 ft · 60 sec · Girdley Street
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Turn right onto Old Airport Road
1391 ft · 2 min · Old Airport Road
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Turn left onto Good Hard Drive
576 ft · 27 sec · Good Hard Drive
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Turn right onto Freedom Drive
1545 ft · 1 min · Freedom Drive
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Turn left onto Independence Drive
1626 ft · 40 sec · Independence Drive
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Continue on West Abe Taylor Street
2797 ft · 47 sec · West Abe Taylor Street
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Continue on Joe Jones Boulevard
30.3 mi · 44 min · Joe Jones Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
602 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
46 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Couch Street
141 m · 20 sec · Couch Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Couch Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Webb City and Alton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James River Freeway
Continue straight
81.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Webb City and Partly Cloudy near Alton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Webb City to Alton?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Webb City and 103.4 miles from Alton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Webb City and Partly Cloudy near Alton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Alton. Straight-line distance: 172.08 mi (276.94 km).
#1 Webb City
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,134 |
| Coordinates | 37.1464500, -94.4630000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alton
City in Missouri
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 36.6942300, -91.3993000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alton (-91.3993, 36.69423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.93 | $28.64 | $57.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $31.19 | $62.37 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $33.99 | $67.99 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $44.29 | $88.59 |
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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