How far is it from Alpha, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The distance between Alpha, IL, and Carthage, IL, is 91 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The drive from Alpha, IL, to Carthage, IL, takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Alpha, IL, to Carthage, IL, ?

The fastest route from Alpha, IL, to Carthage, IL, covers 91 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Carthage, IL from Alpha, IL?

Carthage, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Alpha, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL follow?

The drive from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL mainly follows US 34.

Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Carthage, IL?

Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL include Galesburg, Monmouth, Macomb.

Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Carthage, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

Alpha, IL Carthage, IL

Distance: 91 miDuration: 2 h

Driving from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL takes about 2 h via US 34; IL 110. The distance is 91 mi. The straight-line distance is 67 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rio, IL, Seaton, IL, Good Hope, IL, Macomb, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 91 mi

1 Depart right onto West D Street 42 yd
2 Turn right 15 mi
3 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
4 Merge slightly left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 43 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Monmouth Street 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 4 mi
7 Continue straight onto East 1200th Street 2 mi
8 Continue straight onto North Lafayette Street 2 mi
9 Turn right onto West Calhoun Street 1 mi
10 Continue slightly left onto North Johnson Street 133 yd
11 Turn right onto West Jackson Street 7 mi
12 Continue straight onto Macomb Street 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto East North Street 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto East Campbell Street 4 mi
15 Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 14 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
17 Turn left onto North 1st Street 1 mi
18 Arrive right onto North 1st Street

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The return trip from Carthage, IL to Alpha, IL covers roughly the same distance, 91 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

9 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 34 mi

Pilot Travel Center 476CCS · 900 Plaza Avenue, Woodhull, IL, 61490350 kW
Hy-Vee - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2030 E Main St, Galesburg, IL, 61401250 kW
K07 Kunes Auto Group of MacombCCS, Type1 · 3200 E Jackson Rd, Macomb, IL, 61455150 kW
Prairie Winds MotelCCS · 1764 US Highway 136, Carthage, IL, 62321150 kW
First Presbyterian ChurchNEMA, Type1 · 400 E Carroll St, Macomb, IL, 614557.2 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alpha, IL, {fromState} and Carthage, IL, {toState} is 91 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState} takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alpha, IL, {fromState} to Carthage, IL, {toState} covers 91 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Carthage, IL from Alpha, IL?: Carthage, IL lies roughly to the south-west of Alpha, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL follow?: The drive from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL mainly follows US 34.
Which towns do you pass between Alpha, IL and Carthage, IL?: Towns on the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL include Galesburg, Monmouth, Macomb.
Are there charging stations between Alpha, IL and Carthage, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alpha, IL to Carthage, IL, including Pilot Travel Center 476 (350 kW); Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); K07 Kunes Auto Group of Macomb (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 9.

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