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

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Washington, Illinois?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Washington, Illinois is 163.7 miles (263.5 km) as the crow flies. Washington, Illinois is located S of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 204.7 miles, taking about 4h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Washington, Illinois in Illinois.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Washington, 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.