Alton, IA Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Alton, IA is a local road trip base with 22 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 42-mile quick runs to 358-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Alton, IA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America

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Trip Routes

22

Longest Drive

358.2 mi

Davenport, IA

Quickest Drive

45m

Sioux City, IA

Plan Around Alton, IA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Alton, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Davenport, IA to Alton, IA 357.7 mi · 7h 5m Iowa City, IA to Alton, IA 305.6 mi · 6h 6m Cedar Rapids, IA to Alton, IA 277.2 mi · 5h 30m Indiana, IA to Alton, IA 267.8 mi · 5h 22m

Continue From Alton, IA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Alton, IA to Davenport, IA 358.2 mi · 7h 7m Alton, IA to Iowa City, IA 305.6 mi · 6h 6m Alton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA 277.1 mi · 5h 30m Alton, IA to Indiana, IA 268.1 mi · 4h 19m

Trips from Alton, IA

Alton, IA to Davenport, IA

358.2 mi 7h 7m

Alton, IA to Iowa City, IA

305.6 mi 6h 6m

Alton, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA

277.1 mi 5h 30m

Alton, IA to Indiana, IA

268.1 mi 4h 19m

Alton, IA to West Des Moines, IA

236.4 mi 4h 24m

Alton, IA to Waterloo, IA

226.5 mi 3h 39m

Alton, IA to Des Moines, IA

221.5 mi 4h 25m

Alton, IA to Ankeny, IA

212.3 mi 4h 16m

Alton, IA to Ames, IA

187.3 mi 3h 9m

Alton, IA to Council Bluffs, IA

136.4 mi 2h 36m

Alton, IA to Sioux City, IA

41.5 mi 45m

Driving from Alton, IA

The typical drive from Alton, IA covers about 225 miles and takes around 4h 12m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 358 miles (7h 7m), while the shortest is just 42 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Alton, IA are Davenport, IA (358.2 mi, 7h 7m), Iowa City, IA (305.6 mi, 6h 6m), Cedar Rapids, IA (277.1 mi, 5h 30m), Indiana, IA (268.1 mi, 4h 19m), and West Des Moines, IA (236.4 mi, 4h 24m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 225-mile trip from Alton, IA, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Alton, IA and 11 routes heading into Alton, IA, covering 22 total connections. Distances range from 42 to 358 miles.

The longest mapped route from Alton, IA covers 358 miles and takes approximately 7h 7m. Shorter options start at just 42 miles.

The average route from Alton, IA runs about 225 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 225-mile trip from Alton, IA costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Alton, IA include Davenport, IA, Iowa City, IA, Cedar Rapids, IA and Indiana, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.