Origin
Alton, IN
Morning in Alton on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alton, IN to English, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alton, IN
Jan van der Wolf
English, IN
Djordje Vezilic
Trip Overview
Alton to English is 19.9 miles and takes about 50 minutes via SR 237, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, offering a quick journey through the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a single-day adventure, requiring minimal planning. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all highway or all backroads. Consider this route if you're looking for a brief, uncomplicated excursion with a low fuel cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 237 | 8 mi | 14m |
| South Beechwood Road | 3.3 mi | 12m |
| SR 62 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South Alton Road | 2.5 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Beech Wood Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| County Road 253 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 237
— 8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alton, IN and English, IN.
1
Start on North Oak Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Oak Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
High Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
258 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on South Alton Road
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South Alton Road
5
Continue on County Road 253
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 253
6
Turn right onto South Beechwood Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South Beechwood Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto South Beechwood Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Beechwood Road
8
Turn right onto Beech Wood Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Wood Road
9
Turn left onto SR 62; SR 66
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 62; SR 66
10
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on SR 237
8.0 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 237
12
Turn left onto 5th Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
5th Street
13
Arrive at destination
5th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
South Beechwood Road
Keep slight right at fork onto South Beechwood Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 62; SR 66
Turn left onto SR 62; SR 66
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.42 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
English, IN
Morning in English on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 57% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter some faster-paced sections on SR 237, where the longest uninterrupted stretch extends for 8 miles. As you progress, the road character shifts, offering a blend of highway travel and potentially quieter local roads. The overall feel is one of steady movement, transitioning between different types of terrain. Expect a drive that balances efficiency with the occasional change in pace.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on SR 237.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (South Beechwood Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on SR 237. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (South Beechwood Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at English, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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