Charleston, Illinois to Denison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.6 miles 981.1 km · straight line
731.5 miles estimated 1177.3 km · driving distance
14h 43min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Denison?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Denison is 609.6 miles (981.1 km) as the crow flies. Denison is located SW of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.5 miles, taking about 14h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Denison in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charleston, Illinois and Denison. 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.

How to Get from Charleston, Illinois to Denison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 43min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 40min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 8min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Denison

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients