Alton, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alton, Illinois from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin is 291.9 miles (469.7 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located N of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.8 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Madison, Wisconsin. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.