Carbondale is located in southern Illinois' Metro-Lakeland area, boasting an abundance of outdoor as well as indoor activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Carbondale is a great place to be! The Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, the Shawnee National Forest, and the Giant City State Park are right in Carbondale's backyard.

If you enjoy indoor activities, Carbondale and Southern Illinois University offer a long list of musical, theatrical, sports, and other events that are representative of our diverse community. Carbondale's nostalgic downtown focuses on the community's railroad heritage and features a restored passenger depot, train cars, a downtown park and a unique historic pavilion.

While the community has strong link to history, its heritage is best known through Woodlawn Cemetery, generally believed to be where America's first Memorial Day observance occured.

During your stay at Motel 6 - Carbondale, we hope you'll have time to experience the natural splendor and cultural diversity of our hometown. Plus, you can enjoy great amenities like data ports in all guest rooms, free local calls, pet-friendly hospitality, and nearby parking for oversized vehicles.

All this, and our low Motel 6 rates, and you'll be glad we've left the light on for you at Motel 6 - Carbondale!

Welcome to Motel 6 - Carbondale

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Located 1.7 miles east of downtown Carbondale.

Traveling on I-57: Exit at SR 13 West, Exit #54-A. Follow SR 13 west for 11 miles. The location will be visible.