How far is it from Alton, IL, to Hillsboro, IL, ?

The distance between Alton, IL, and Hillsboro, IL, is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Alton, IL, to Hillsboro, IL, ?

The drive from Alton, IL, to Hillsboro, IL, takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Alton, IL, to Hillsboro, IL, ?

The fastest route from Alton, IL, to Hillsboro, IL, covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Hillsboro, IL from Alton, IL?

Hillsboro, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Alton, IL.

Which roads does the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL follow?

The drive from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL mainly follows I 55.

Which towns do you pass between Alton, IL and Hillsboro, IL?

Towns on the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL include Wood River, Edwardsville, Staunton, Litchfield.

Are there charging stations between Alton, IL and Hillsboro, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL, including Oakwood Plaza (350 kW); University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Bel-Air Motel (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

Alton, IL Hillsboro, IL

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL takes about 1 h 20 min via I 55. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 42 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Alton, IL, Bethalto, IL, Lake Ka-Ho, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 53 mi

1 Depart left onto Humbert Street 39 yd
2 Turn left onto College Avenue 3 mi
3 Continue straight onto West Macarthur Drive 2 mi
4 Continue straight onto West MacArthur Drive 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto West Bethalto Drive 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto State Route 140 10 mi
7 Continue straight onto West State Street 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto State Route 140 148 yd
9 Take ramp left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly left 23 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
12 Turn right onto County Road 1200 North 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto West Union Avenue 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Illinois Route 16 8 mi
15 Turn left onto West Seward Street 64 yd
16 Turn right onto Courthouse Square 120 yd
17 Turn right onto East Seward Street 1 mi
18 Turn left onto North Welch Street 1 mi
19 Turn right onto North Street 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Shelbyville Road 1 mi
21 Turn left onto City Lake Road 1 mi
22 Keep slightly right onto City Lake Road 1 mi
23 Turn right onto Country Club Road 1 mi
24 Arrive right

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The return trip from Hillsboro, IL to Alton, IL covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Charging points along the way

30 chargers

Oakwood PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 1837 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL, 62002350 kW
University Pointe I - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1041 Century Dr, Edwardsville, IL, 62025250 kW
Bel-Air MotelCCS · 542 W Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL, 62095150 kW
Best Western Plus Parkway HotelCCS · 1900 Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL, 62002150 kW
Best Western Premier Alton-St. LouisCCS · 3559 College Ave, Alton, IL, 62002150 kW

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Hillsboro, IL → Troy, IL49 mi · 1 h 10 min Hillsboro, IL → Taylor Springs, IL5 mi · 15 min Hillsboro, IL → Butler, IL6 mi · 15 min Hillsboro, IL → Coffeen, IL10 mi · 25 min Hillsboro, IL → Witt, IL11 mi · 25 min Hillsboro, IL → Litchfield, IL12 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Alton, IL, {fromState} to Hillsboro, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Alton, IL, {fromState} and Hillsboro, IL, {toState} is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Alton, IL, {fromState} to Hillsboro, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Alton, IL, {fromState} to Hillsboro, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Alton, IL, {fromState} to Hillsboro, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Alton, IL, {fromState} to Hillsboro, IL, {toState} covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Hillsboro, IL from Alton, IL?: Hillsboro, IL lies roughly to the north-east of Alton, IL.
Which roads does the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL follow?: The drive from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL mainly follows I 55.
Which towns do you pass between Alton, IL and Hillsboro, IL?: Towns on the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL include Wood River, Edwardsville, Staunton, Litchfield.
Are there charging stations between Alton, IL and Hillsboro, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Alton, IL to Hillsboro, IL, including Oakwood Plaza (350 kW); University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Bel-Air Motel (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 30.

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