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

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Sterling, Illinois?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Sterling, Illinois is 90 miles (144.9 km) as the crow flies. Sterling, Illinois is located S of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 112.5 miles, taking about 2h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Sterling, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and Sterling, Illinois. 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.