Carbondale to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Carbondale from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Carbondale to Madison, Wisconsin is 369.5 miles (594.6 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located N of Carbondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.3 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Carbondale 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carbondale 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.