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About Carbondale, IL

Carbondale is a college town in southern Illinois, home to Southern Illinois University and about 22,000 residents. Take I-57 to Exit 54A, or use Route 13 from the east and west. The city sits 100 miles from St. Louis and serves as a gateway to the Shawnee National Forest. Giant City State Park nearby features towering sandstone formations that create narrow passages resembling urban streets.

Where is Carbondale, IL on the map?

Carbondale, IL is in United States, at 37.722, -89.224 - about 33 km south of Du Quoin, IL.

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What is the closest airport to Carbondale, IL?

The closest airport to Carbondale, IL is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, 20 km (about 21 min by car).

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